Backend API Developer (Node.js)
Skills Required
Description
A highly skilled Backend API Developer is required to support the development of a scalable platform. The role will involve building secure, reliable, and well-documented APIs that integrate smoothly with front-end applications and external services.
The ideal candidate should be fluent in Node.js and Express.js, with a strong background in building production-grade applications. Solid knowledge of MongoDB will also be essential for handling large amounts of structured and unstructured data.
The project will require a focus on security and performance. JWT-based authentication and session management will need to be implemented correctly to ensure data integrity and user trust.
Core tasks in this role include:
Designing and implementing RESTful APIs that follow best practices
Structuring MongoDB databases for scalability and efficiency
Securing endpoints with JWT and other authentication mechanisms
Building reusable backend components for long-term maintainability
Since this is a long-term project, the developer will also need to work in close collaboration with other engineers and stakeholders. Regular code reviews, progress updates, and testing will be part of the process to ensure quality is maintained.
Deployment and infrastructure will be managed in AWS, so prior experience with cloud services is preferred. The developer should be comfortable with deployments, scaling strategies, and monitori...