Senior Node.js Backend Developer | Remote Financial Systems | Full-time
We are seeking an accomplished Node.js Backend Developer to join our distributed team focused on building robust financial systems. Your expertise in architecting and implementing microservices with Node.js, TypeScript, and contemporary backend technologies will be instrumental in developing and maintaining our mission-critical financial platforms that demand uncompromising precision and reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices architecture using Node.js 20+ and TypeScript 5.3+.
- Craft efficient, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage for financial applications where accuracy is paramount.
- Implement rigorous quality assurance practices to ensure 99.9%+ uptime for systems handling financial transactions.
- Conduct thorough code reviews and refactoring to maintain stability of legacy systems.
- Create and optimize database solutions utilizing PostgreSQL 16+ with a focus on performance and data integrity.
- Configure and manage message queues with RabbitMQ 3.12+ and implement efficient caching strategies with Redis 7.0+.
- Participate in DevOps operations including Docker containerization, CI/CD pipeline optimization, and infrastructure automation.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection processes for new features and system enhancements.
- Monitor emerging technologies and development methodologies within the Node.js ecosystem.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment utilizing Scrum or Kanban methodologies.
Required Skills and Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience developing complex backend systems, particularly within the financial domain.
- Demonstrated expertise creating and maintaining financial statements or transactional systems.
- Advanced proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript with deep understanding of asynchronous programming patterns.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
- Proven experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ), caching systems (Redis), and containerization (Docker).
- Working knowledge of Python and Django framework for integration purposes.
- Comprehensive understanding of RESTful API design principles and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency with Git version control and automated CI/CD workflows.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail, especially in financial contexts.
- Practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and collaborative development practices.
Nice to Have
- Experience with GraphQL or gRPC for API development and service communication.
- Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud services and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with monitoring solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack.
- Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration in production environments.
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements for financial applications.
- Expertise in event-driven architecture patterns and real-time data processing.
- Experience with Jest, Mocha, Chai, or other testing frameworks for unit and integration testing.
- Contributions to open-source projects or active community involvement.
Why Join Us
Join our forward-thinking organization that values technical excellence and continuous innovation. Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to build mission-critical financial infrastructure that impacts millions of users while expanding your technical expertise. We offer competitive compensation, flexible remote work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture where your insights and contributions directly influence our technological direction and success.