Senior Back End Developer

Arokeeis looking for a Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to build scalable, reliable, and performance-driven backend systems. You will work closely with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to design APIs, manage data at scale, and integrate third-party platforms.

Location

Hybrid / On-site (as applicable)

Experience

7- 10+ years (flexible for strong candidates)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
• Build and manage backend logic using Next.js API routes (or equivalent server-side frameworks)
• Implement robust request lifecycle handling, middleware, and standardized error handling
• Design SSR-aware backend patterns to support server-rendered applications

Architect and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production environments:

• Schema design and normalization
• Indexing strategies
• Query optimization
• Transactions and concurrency control

Work with ORMs (preferably Prisma):

• Schema modeling
• Migrations
• Data seeding strategies
• Implement OAuth 2.0 authentication and authorization flows
• Integrate and manage third-party APIs, including:
• Google Search Console
• Google Analytics (GA4)
• Ensure performance, security, scalability, and observability of backend services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end features

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong proficiency in Node.js with TypeScript
• Hands-on experience building RESTful APIs
• Experience with Next.js API routes or similar backend frameworks

Solid understanding of:

• HTTP request lifecycle
• Middleware patterns
• Centralized error handling
• Strong production experience with PostgreSQL
• Experience using ORMs, preferably Prisma
• Hands-on experience with OAuth 2.
• Experience integrating external APIs (Google APIs a plus)
• Good understanding of backend performance, security, and scalability best practices

Nice to Have

• Experience with serverless environments
• Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and debugging tools
• Exposure to SSR and full-stack architectures
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams