Backend Engineer - SDE 2(Node.js)

Backend Engineer (SDE-2)

Location: Gurugram (Work from Office)

Experience: 3+ years

Tech Stack: Node.js, SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Redis, Kafka, RESTful APIs, Microservices

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.

Write optimized SQL queries and design efficient database schemas.

Build and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless integrations.

Work with Kafka/RabbitMQ for event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing.

Implement caching strategies using Redis to improve performance.

Collaborate with front-end developers, product teams, and DevOps engineers.

Write unit and integration tests to ensure software reliability.

Participate in code reviews and follow best software development practices.

Troubleshoot and optimize application performance for high availability.

Requirements:

3+ years of experience in backend development.

Strong proficiency in Node.js and asynchronous programming.

Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and query optimization.

Hands-on experience with Kafka/RabbitMQ, Redis, and API development.

Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, etc.).

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS/GCP is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in an agile environment.