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Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

GeorgiaFull-time2026-11-10

Core

Building, optimizing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications, RESTful/GraphQL APIs, and microservices for high-load environments.

Role type

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Builds

Scalable microservice-based or serverless backend systems

Domain

Cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, event-driven architecture

Required skills

Node.js, TypeScript, NestJS, Express, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Docker, CI/CD, TDD/BDD

Preferred skills

Clean Architecture, Microservices, Event-Driven, DDD, Worker Threads, OWASP security practices

Technologies

NestJS, Express, Kafka, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, AWS, GCP, Azure, Jest, Vitest

Responsibilities

Architect and implement scalable backend systems; Optimize system performance and memory management; Design robust integrations with message queues; Implement CI/CD automation and test suites; Perform code reviews and enforce security practices; Mentor team members; Communicate with client architects to translate requirements.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC