Senior Backend Developer(Node.js)

We are looking for a Back-End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your coworkers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team player. You will be a lead developer responsible for the development of new software products and enhancements to existing products. You should excel in working with large-scale applications and frameworks and have outstanding communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code
  • Develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
  • Coordinate cross-functionally to insure the project meets business objectives and compliance standards
  • Support test and deployment of new products and features
  • Participate in code reviews
  • Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
  • Building reusable code and libraries for future use
  • Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
  • Implementation of security and data protection
  • Design and implementation of data storage solutions
  • Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
  • Documenting NODE JS processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
  • Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related field)
  • 3+ years of relevant work experience
  • Expertise in Object Oriented Design, Database Design, and XML Schema
  • Experience with Agile or Scrum software development methodologies
  • Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
  • Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
  • Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
  • Management of the hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
  • Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
  • Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
  • Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language (Node, JavaScript)
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
  • Experience working with MySQL / MongoDB, also in data manipulation
  • Highly motivated & attentive to detail
  • Fluent in English & good communicator
  • Knowledge of AWS Elastic Beanstalk, Lamda, and other services is an advantage
  • Should be a team-player
Job Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Karachi

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