Senior NodeJS Developer - Gurugram

Job Description

Senior Node.js Developer Position: Senior Node.js Developer Experience: 6–8 years Location: Gurgaon Employment Type: Full-time Job Description We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Node.js Developer to design, develop, and optimize scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of modern JavaScript runtimes and frameworks, with a strong focus on performance optimization, reliability, and scalability. Key Responsibilities Develop, test, and maintain high-performance server-side applications using Node.js. Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Work on application performance tuning, optimization, and scalability improvements. Integrate with front-end applications and third-party APIs. Collaborate closely with DevOps, frontend, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Explore and implement emerging technologies like Deno, Bun, Go, or Rust for performance-critical modules. Participate in architecture discussions and code reviews to maintain high engineering standards. Ensure security and data protection best practices in all backend implementations. Technical Skills Strong proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript. Hands-on experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks. Good Understanding of microservices architecture and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.). Good grasp of database technologies — both SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL(MongoDB, Redis). Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Deno, Bun, Go, or Rust is a strong advantage. Experience with performance profiling, memory management, and API optimization. Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking. Good communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.