Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance backend applications using Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Design, build, and optimize RESTful APIs for performance, scalability, and security.
• Work extensively with MySQL, including schema design, complex queries, joins, and database optimization.
• Utilize MongoDB/Mongoose for data modeling and NoSQL data management (preferred).
• Implement robust authentication and authorization systems (JWT, OAuth, RBAC).
• Build backend services using frameworks such as Express.js, Nest.js, or similar.
• Ensure code quality through best practices, proper documentation, testing, and peer reviews.
• Collaborate effectively using Git, branching strategies, and pull request workflows.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications to enhance stability and performance.
• Work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to understand requirements and deliver features on time.
• Operate efficiently in sprint-based workflows.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development with Node.js.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), asynchronous programming, and event-driven architecture.
• Proven experience with MySQL (schema design, stored procedures, performance tuning, indexing).
• Familiarity with MongoDB/Mongoose is preferred.
• Solid understanding of API architecture, HTTP lifecycle, and microservices concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Express.js or similar backend frameworks.
• Practical experience with Git, version control, and collaborative development workflows.
• Awareness of backend security, performance optimization, and scalability best practices.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with robust authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, RBAC).
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (optional).