Node.js Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js with Express, Fastify, or NestJS
• Write server-side TypeScript code that is clean, type-safe, and well-tested
• Design and manage database schemas and queries across SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) stores
• Implement real-time features using WebSockets or Server-Sent Events where needed
• Integrate with third-party APIs, payment providers, and cloud services
• Optimize service performance including event loop management, memory usage, and response latency
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers to ensure cohesive full-stack feature delivery

Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of professional backend development experience with Node.js
• Strong TypeScript proficiency including interfaces, generics, and type-safe patterns
• Experience with at least one Node.js web framework (Express, Fastify, NestJS, or Koa)
• Proficiency with databases — both relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and document-based (MongoDB)
• Understanding of asynchronous programming patterns (Promises, async/await, event emitters)
• Experience with npm/yarn/pnpm ecosystem and package management best practices
• Familiarity with Docker and deploying Node.js applications to cloud platforms
• Experience writing tests with Jest, Mocha, or Vitest

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with NestJS and its dependency injection, module, and decorator patterns
• Familiarity with message queues (Bull/BullMQ, RabbitMQ, or SQS) for background job processing
• Knowledge of GraphQL server implementation (Apollo Server, Mercurius, or TypeGraphQL)
• Experience with serverless Node.js deployments (AWS Lambda, Vercel, or Cloudflare Workers)
• Understanding of Node.js internals (event loop phases, libuv, V8 optimization)

Tech Stack

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and early-stage equity (for startups) or performance bonus (for SMBs)
• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Health and wellness stipend
• Home office budget to set up your ideal workspace
• Generous PTO and mental health days
• Ship features fast at [Company Name] with minimal bureaucracy and maximum impact

Interview Process

1. 1Recruiter phone screen (30 min) — role overview, experience, and logistics
2. 2Technical phone screen (45 min) — Node.js fundamentals, TypeScript, and async programming concepts
3. 3Take-home or pair programming exercise — build a small API with database integration and error handling
4. 4Virtual on-site (2.5 hours) — system design, live coding, and team culture fit
5. 5Offer and reference checks