Senior Backend Developer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Backend Developer to take ownership of backend API development in a fast-paced, cloud-based environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimising scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. You will work closely with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance systems.

POSITION INFO:

Technical Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of backend development experience
• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• Proven experience building scalable RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of backend development principles and server-side architecture
• Ability to design, build, and maintain high-performance backend systems

• Strong experience working with PostgreSQL
• Ability to design database schemas and optimise queries
• Experience working with Redis for caching, queues, or performance optimisation
• Strong understanding of data integrity, transactions, and performance tuning

• Experience working with Linux environments
• Experience using Docker and containerised applications
• Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience building scalable and high-availability systems

• Experience writing unit tests and integration tests
• Experience using testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or similar
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Experience identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks

• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools
• Understanding of deployment and production environments

• Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, Fastify, or Koa
• Experience working with ORMs such as TypeORM, Sequelize, or similar
• Understanding of API security, authentication, and best practices