Lead Backend Developer - NodeJS (Architecture/ DevOps)

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Build and manage microservices-based architecture for high availability and performance.
• Develop server-side applications using Node.js or Rust.
• Implement event-driven systems and messaging workflows using Apache Kafka.
• Deploy, manage, and scale applications using Kubernetes and containerization tools (Docker).
• Design and optimize databases using MongoDB and other NoSQL solutions.
• Ensure system reliability, security, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.

Good to have:

• 5+ Years of experience with Node.js or Rust backend development.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience with Apache Kafka or other messaging systems.
• Practical knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience working with MongoDB and NoSQL database design.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, asynchronous processing, and system design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
• Understanding of security best practices and performance tuning.
• Prior experience in high-scale or product-based environments.