Node.JS

Job Description

Hiring: Senior Node.js Backend Engineer (Automation-First Mindset) Location: Chennai / Bangalore Experience: 5-15 Years Core Focus: 70% Backend Engineering | 30% Automation Testing Selenium experience is a plus but not a core requirement About the Opportunity: We are looking for hardcore Node.js backend engineers who can not only build scalable services but also own their quality through automated testing . This is a developer-first engineering role , not a QA/testing job.You'll work on complex backend systems , RESTful APIs, service integrations, and real-world performance scenarios with automation built in from Day 1. Your Role Will Involve: Backend Development (70%) Design and develop services using Node.js + TypeScript Architect scalable REST APIs and microservices Work on caching, queues, concurrency, security , and fault tolerance Handle observability logging, metrics, alerts , and failover Automation Testing (30%) Implement unit , integration , and E2E tests Work with Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright (Selenium is a plus, but not mandatory) Embed testing into CI pipelines, Git workflows, and release processes Build testable code from the start not after the fact What You Bring: 5-10 years of hands-on backend development using Node.js Strong command of JavaScript/TypeScript , async programming, and API architecture Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright) Working knowledge of Selenium (added advantage only not core to the role) Exposure to PostgreSQL, MongoDB , or similar databases Hands-on with Docker, Git , CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.) Practical knowledge of REST, auth flows, token security, and service resilience. Nice to Have: Experience with Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ , or other infra components Familiarity with AWS/GCP , container orchestration (K8s is a bonus) Performance tuning or load testing experience (Artillery, Locust, JMeter)