The Backend Developer will design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js, TypeScript and related technologies, ensuring scalable solutions.
We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with a strong background in Node.js to join our team. As a Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services, utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as NestJS, GraphQL, microservices, and Elasticsearch. If you are passionate about building scalable and resilient systems, we invite you to apply!
Requirements:
- Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript: Extensive experience with Node.js and TypeScript, as NestJS is a Node.js framework that heavily leverages TypeScript.
- Experience with Docker and Docker Compose: Familiarity with containerization and orchestration of microservices using Docker and Docker Compose.
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL and TypeORM: Understanding of PostgreSQL for relational data storage and TypeORM for object-relational mapping within NestJS.
- Familiarity with Elasticsearch: Experience with Elasticsearch for handling search and analytics operations.
- Understanding of AWS Services: Knowledge of AWS services, particularly AWS Cognito for user authentication and authorization, and AWS SQS for message queuing between services.
- GraphQL Competence: Ability to work with GraphQL and set up a GraphQL gateway for interacting with microservices.
- RESTful API Development: Competence in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating microservices using REST or message queues.
- Version Control: Experience with version control systems like Git for code management and collaboration.
- Testing Capability: Capability to write unit and integration tests to ensure the robustness of the application.
- Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of microservices architecture principles, such as scalability, resilience, and inter-service communication.
- CI/CD Understanding: Understanding of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment processes.
- Required Experience: Minimum 3 years
- English Level: Conversational C1
Responsibilities:
- Developing and Maintaining Backend Services: Design, develop, and maintain backend services using NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript.
- Database Interaction: Implement and manage database schemas and interactions with PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch.
- Containerization: Create, deploy, and manage Docker containers for microservices.
- AWS Integration: Integrate AWS Cognito for secure user authentication and authorization.
- API Design: Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with AWS SQS for microservice communication.
- GraphQL Gateway: Build and maintain a GraphQL gateway for interactions between microservices and the frontend.
- Testing: Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and application reliability.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers and DevOps, to implement end-to-end solutions.
- Security and Compliance: Ensure compliance with security best practices and data protection regulations.
- Code Review and Documentation: Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and Agile development sprints. Document technical processes and software architecture.
- Continuous Learning: Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in backend development, microservices architecture, and related technologies.
If you have the required skills and experience and are looking for an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies, we encourage you to apply. Our team values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants. Join us in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure!
Top Skills
AWS
Aws Cognito
Aws Sqs
Ci/Cd
Docker
Docker Compose
Elasticsearch
Git
GraphQL
Nestjs
Node.js
Postgres
Restful Apis
Typeorm
Typescript
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