Node.js Backend Developer

Overview

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

Skills

Node.Js
Java Script
Node.js Frameworks
RESTful APIs
SQL/NoSQL
Testing & Debugging
Security
HTML/CSS
AWS & Azure
DevOps
NPM
Linux

Job Details

Core Technical Skills:
  • JavaScript Proficiency:
    A strong understanding of JavaScript, including its modern features (ES6 and beyond), asynchronous programming (callbacks, Promises, async/await), and error handling, is fundamental.
  • Node.js Frameworks:
    Expertise in Node.js frameworks like Express.js for building web applications and APIs is essential.
  • RESTful API Development:
    A key aspect of backend development is designing and implementing RESTful APIs, including understanding HTTP methods, status codes, and API versioning.
  • Database Management:
    Knowledge of both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases is crucial for data persistence and management.
  • Testing and Debugging:
    The ability to write unit tests, integration tests, and use debugging tools is vital for ensuring code quality and identifying issues.
  • Security:
    Implementing secure authentication, authorization, and protecting against common web vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, XSS) are critical.
Additional Skills & Knowledge:
  • Asynchronous Programming:
    Node.js is built on an asynchronous, event-driven architecture. Developers need to be proficient in handling asynchronous operations efficiently.
  • Front-end Technologies:
    While primarily focused on the backend, Node.js developers often need to interact with front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Cloud Platforms:
    Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is increasingly important for deploying and managing Node.js applications.
  • DevOps Practices:
    Understanding CI/CD pipelines, containerization (e.g., Docker), and version control (e.g., Git) is valuable for streamlining the development and deployment process.
  • Package Management:
    Proficiency in using npm (Node Package Manager) for managing project dependencies is a must.
  • Error Handling and Logging:
    Robust error handling and logging mechanisms are crucial for building reliable and maintainable applications.
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