Job Description

• Craft, develop, and maintain scalable backend solutions efficiently using Node.js, Jest, and a Serverless architecture.

• Work collaboratively with frontend developers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications.

• Build RESTful APIs and seamlessly integrate them with frontend applications to ensure optimal data flow and performance.

• Implement and optimize database models and queries, utilizing NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB.

• Create unit tests with Jest or equivalent frameworks to uphold code quality and maintainability.

• Deploy and oversee backend applications on AWS infrastructure, leveraging services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.

• Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, identify bottlenecks, and introduce performance enhancements.

• Enforce code quality, maintainability, and coding standards through rigorous code reviews and continuous integration processes.

• Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in backend development technologies, frameworks, and best practices.

• Actively engage in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives within cross-functional teams.

• Possess a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Showcase a track record of hands-on experience as a Backend Developer, with a minimum of 4 years dedicated to Node.js backend development.

• Demonstrate strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, emphasizing expertise in asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.

• Exhibit prior success in constructing and utilizing RESTful APIs, seamlessly integrating them with frontend applications, and managing JSON data serialization.

• Display proficiency in creating unit tests using frameworks like Jest or similar testing tools.

• Hold a solid grasp of serverless architecture, having practical experience with serverless frameworks such as AWS Lambda and Serverless Framework.

• Demonstrate familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB, including proficiency in data modeling and query optimization.

• Bring experience with AWS services, encompassing API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudWatch.

• Possess knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and proficiency in CI/CD pipelines.

• Apply strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.

• Excel in communication and collaboration, facilitating effective teamwork.

• Desirable skills: Familiarity with Confluent Kafka, a solid understanding of high-performance transactions in the financial sector, expertise in eWallets, KYC implementations, eCommerce, and data analytics.

• Knowledge of other core stacks like Java and Springboot is a plus.

• Candidates with experience in core banking, eWallets, Full stack Angular/React, IONIC, and other financial services platform development will be highly regarded.

• Base salary with Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Inclusion of pension and social insurance as per legal requirements.

• Medical reimbursement (annual claims).

• Provision of working devices.

• Opportunities for growth and learning.

Aloha Consulting Group