Node JS

Backend Services

• Develop and maintain microservices using Node.js (Express.js or NestJS).
• Ensure a clean, modular architecture that is easy to scale and maintain.

Performance Tuning

• Optimize Node.js runtime and API response times.
• Implement caching solutions (e.g., Redis) to improve throughput and reduce latency.

Integration with Kafka

• Design and maintain Node.js consumers/producers for event-driven microservices.
• Collaborate with data teams to manage message flows and event schemas.
• Leverage gRPC for efficient, high-performance inter-service communication where applicable.

Observability

• Leverage tools like OpenTelemetry for end-to-end monitoring and tracing.
• Implement best practices in logging, metrics, and distributed tracing.

Collaboration

• Partner with the Data Integration Engineer for seamless data pipelines.
• Coordinate with the Postgres DB Expert on query optimization and database performance.

Experience:

• 4+ years in Node.js backend development with a focus on microservices, event-driven architectures, and data-intensive applications.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and scale services handling high-volume data.

Technical Frameworks Knowledge

• Skilled in RESTful API design, JWT/OAuth, and popular Node.js libraries.
• Understanding of Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Familiarity with gRPC for data serialization and inter-service communication.
• Hands-on experience with observability frameworks like OpenTelemetry.

Database Knowledge

• Familiar with PostgreSQL queries and performance tuning.
• Basic knowledge of indexing, partitioning, and read/write optimization.