Node.js Backend Engineer

Job Title: Node.js Backend Engineer Location: Austin, TX About the Role We are looking for a skilled Node.js Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs that power our products. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-performance and reliable software solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain RESTful / GraphQL APIs and backend systems using Node.js. • Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices. • Integrate third-party APIs and microservices. • Work with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL for data modeling and optimization. • Implement authentication, authorization, and other security best practices. • Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes. • Monitor and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring system stability and uptime. Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 2–5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Node.js and Express.js / NestJS / Fastify. • Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and microservices. • Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), data modeling, and query optimization. • Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Nice-to-Have • Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS). • Knowledge of serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions).