Senior Backend Developer (Nodejs) at Decagon

Requirements:

• Develop and maintain server-side applications and APIs using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Design and optimize databases and data models for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Implement and integrate third-party services, libraries, and APIs to enhance functionality and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between the front-end and back-end components.
• Implement security measures and best practices to protect data and applications from vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Write clean, modular, and testable code following coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct thorough testing, debugging, and performance optimization to ensure high-quality and efficient code.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, participate in code reviews, and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and share knowledge.
• Any other duties as assigned or required by the company or the group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 6+ years of proven experience in software development
• Proven professional experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your past projects.
• Proficiency in Nest.js, Javascript and Node.js
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL experience with database design, optimization, and query optimization.
• Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Knowledge of AWS and experience with deploying applications in a cloud environment. (AWS preferred)

Bonus skills

• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with message brokers and asynchronous processing (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.