Description Key Responsibilities : • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable back-end systems and RESTful APIs using Node.js • Oversee back-end and full-stack projects, ensuring performance, security, and code quality • Mentor and guide junior developers; conduct code reviews and enforce best practices • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, UI/UX, and DevOps • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions • Define and maintain project roadmaps, timelines, and technical documentation • Ensure adherence to SDLC best practices, coding standards, and deployment processes • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack Required Skills & Qualifications • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Node.js backend development • Strong expertise in building scalable APIs and backend architectures • Experience with JavaScript and Redux.js for front-end integration • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and deployment best practices • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and mentoring abilities • Proven experience leading teams or managing technical projects • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Preferred Skills • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) • Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization • Experience with database management (SQL/NoSQL) • Knowledge of microservices architecture Education • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (ref:hirist.tech)