Software Engineer - Backend Developer

Overview

On Site
$60,000 - $80,000
Full Time

Skills

Node.JS
HTML/CSS
Java Script
RESTful API
SQL/NoSQL
Git
Testing & Debugging
Frameworks
CI/CD
AWS & Azure
Micro Services

Job Details

Core Skills:
    • JavaScript Proficiency:
      Node.js is built on JavaScript, so a deep understanding of the language is crucial.
  • Node.js Architecture:
    Understanding the event loop, non-blocking I/O, and asynchronous programming is essential.
  • RESTful API Design:
    Designing and implementing RESTful APIs using Node.js and frameworks like Express.js is a core skill.
  • Database Management:
    Experience with both SQL (like MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (like MongoDB) is vital for data persistence and retrieval.
  • Version Control (Git):
    Proficiency in Git for code management, collaboration, and branching strategies is a must-have.
Advanced Skills:
  • Testing and Debugging:
    Writing unit tests, integration tests, and using debugging tools to ensure application reliability and security.
  • Security Best Practices:
    Understanding and implementing security measures to protect against common vulnerabilities.
  • Frameworks:
    Familiarity with popular Node.js frameworks like Express.js, NestJS, or Koa.js.
  • TypeScript:
    Understanding and using TypeScript for static typing and enhanced code organization.
  • Asynchronous Programming:
    Proficiency in handling asynchronous operations using promises, async/await, and callbacks.
  • Error Handling:
    Implementing robust error handling mechanisms to gracefully manage exceptions.
  • Performance Optimization:
    Understanding how to optimize Node.js applications for speed and scalability.
  • Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD):
    Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
  • Cloud Services:
    Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure for deploying and managing applications.
  • Microservices and Monolithic Architecture:
    Understanding the concepts of microservices and monolithic architecture to design scalable applications.
  • Containerization:
    Familiarity with Docker and containerization technologies for packaging and deploying applications.
  • Soft Skills:
    Effective communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills are also important for working in a team
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