Position Overview
Flatgigs is seeking a Staff Node.js Backend Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of robust backend solutions that power our applications. You will have a significant impact on our technology stack and architecture while working with a talented team of engineers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services with Node.js.
- Architect and implement complex features and improvements in our existing applications.
- Collaborate with product managers and frontend developers to create seamless integrations.
- Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and architecture discussions.
- Ensure code quality through testing, monitoring, and adherence to best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our systems.
Requirements
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience as a backend developer with a focus on Node.js.
- Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven programming.
- Familiarity with databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and deployment strategies.
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Strong communication skills, particularly in a remote work environment.