Lead Node.js Developer

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Integrate data storage solutions (e.g., databases, key-value stores, blob stores).
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications.
• Ensure code quality and maintainability.

Mandatory requirements:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Expert in software development, particularly in backend development with Node.js.
• Expert in JavaScript and at least one additional programming language such as Typescript.
• Strong understanding of web-based project development.
• Sharp analytical abilities and strong system design skills.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithm design, problem solving, complexity analysis, and data structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching others and conducting code reviews.
• Advanced SQL skills with experience in relational database management, complex query writing, and optimization.

Optional requirements:

• Master's or higher degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with open-source web frameworks and backends
• Familiarity with React and Express.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms.
• Experience with GitHub Flow and GitHub Actions.
• Experience in mentoring or coaching.
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms like Snowflake or Databricks.
• Past experience in insurance (US) domain is a strong advantage.

Tech stack:

• Programming Languages: JavaScript, Typescript, C#.
• Frameworks: Node.js, Express.
• Tools: GitHub Flow, GitHub Actions.
• Other: Cloud computing platforms, various open-source web frameworks and backends.