Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
Designs, builds, and deploys scalable Node.js server-side applications, RESTful APIs, and microservices for a fully remote engineering team, optimizing performance, databases, and cloud infrastructure while collaborating with frontend engineers and product stakeholders.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or Senior Software Engineer with extensive Node.js experience
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and JavaScript best practices
- Experience with database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP
Nice to have
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Full description
About the Role
Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in Node.js to join their high-performing, fully remote engineering team. You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable and robust server-side applications and APIs that power their core products. This role demands a deep understanding of backend architecture, database management, and cloud infrastructure. You will collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and maintain a high standard of code quality and system reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable server-side code using Node.js.
- Develop and manage RESTful APIs and microservices that support complex applications.
- Optimize application performance, database queries, and overall system architecture for scalability and security.
- Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Implement robust security and data protection measures.
- Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and contribute to the team's technical roadmap.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer or Senior Software Engineer, with extensive experience in Node.js.
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and JavaScript best practices.
- Experience with database technologies, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
Benefits
- An industry-leading salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Fully remote work opportunity, enabling a flexible and autonomous work lifestyle.
- Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
- Opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and leadership development.
- A culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within a distributed team.