Backend API Developer

Primary skill set:

• Writing APIs using NodeJS
• Strong command over Postgres using any ORMs for e.g sequels
• Experience in using serverless stack
• Bonus if they have experience working with Angular
• Good communication is a must

It's an individual contributor role and needs at least 6 years experience in the above skillset. Should be working in a similar capacity and ideally at a product company.

Education/Experience

The primary focus will be implementing new APIs and features with automated unit and

integration tests. You will be working with our great team, where your knowledge and

advice about application architecture and the newest web technologies will be very much appreciated. The code you write will need to be cleanly organized and of the highest quality. You'll also help ensure solid application performance and an excellent user experience.

Responsibilities

Developing new features and user interface APIs from user requirements

Identify and plan for new features

Remain up to date with the concepts and best practices for coding back-end portals

Work closely with colleagues to constantly innovate application functionality and design

Ensuring the best performance and user experience of the application

Fixing bugs and performance problems

Writing clean, readable, and testable code

Cooperating with front-end developers, designers, and the rest of the team to deliver well architected and high-quality solutions

Take proactive measures to understand the user experience of front-end portals and recommend

measures to improve

Create and maintain extensive documentation related to application development

Maintain clean documentation related to different components at the code level

Participate in code reviews

Setup and maintain automated workflows for progressive web app management

Communicate with users to understand their needs and experiences

Skills

Extensive knowledge about web application development using NodeJS, Express, and any other

framework the company decides. This includes the whole process, from the first line of code to

publishing in the production

Deep knowledge of Typescript and NodeJS architecture

Proficiency with writing automated tests depending on the libraries you use to test

Proficiency with RESTful APIs and microservice libraries for networking

Proficiency with the JSON format

Experience with profiling and debugging web applications

Strong knowledge of architectural patternsMVP, MVC, MVVM, Clean Architecture, and the

ability to choose the best solution for the app

Familiarity with Git

Familiarity with push notifications, local notifications, OAUTH, AWS, Google Fit, Apple Health APIs

Understanding web application design guidelines on each platform and being aware of their

differences

Develop proficiency in upcoming NodeJS libraries

Superior analytical skills with a good problem-solving attitude

Location: Remote