Senior API Developer – node.js

Description

• Develop, test, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and modern frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Nest.js)

• Translate business and technical requirements into well-structured, efficient, and reusable code

• Implement API security (OAuth2, JWT, TLS, API keys) and ensure compliance with enterprise standards

• Optimize API performance through caching, rate limiting, and scalability best practices

• Write clean, maintainable code with proper unit tests, integration tests, and documentation

• Work closely with solution architects to align development with enterprise API strategy and microservices architecture

• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipeline integration and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve issues across the API lifecycle

• Mentor junior developers and share best practices in Node.js and API development

• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes in the FinTech sector

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 5–7 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3+ years in Node.js API development

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript

• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous communication (WebSockets, gRPC)

• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB)

• Familiarity with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman)

• Experience with source control (Git) and agile development practices

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills

• Understanding of software engineering principles and processes (e.g., Lean, Agile, DevOps) and continuous improvement through measurement.

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance

• comprehensive employee assistance program

• 401(k) retirement plan

• paid time off and holidays

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