Backend Developer (Node.js)

Requirements

Must have:

• 5 to 10 years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Node.js.
• Solid experience with frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or comparable Node.js tools.
• Proven background in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Hands-on expertise with microservices and serverless system design.
• Strong grasp of JavaScript and asynchronous programming patterns.
• Experience working with modern databases such as MongoDB and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with ORMs including Mongoose, Sequelize, or Prisma.
• Strong knowledge of authentication and authorization methods such as JWT and OAuth.
• Comfort using Git, pull requests, and code review processes.
• Ability to produce modular, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Experience with DevOps basics, including server setup, deployments, and monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with frontend and mobile teams on API needs.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Ability to interpret system diagrams and API schemas.

Nice to have:

• Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ, Redis, or AWS SQS.
• Advanced knowledge of caching techniques and performance optimization.
• Experience building or maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Background in startups, SaaS, or fast-moving product environments.
• Interest in AI and automation tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js.
• Create and support reliable APIs, including RESTful and GraphQL endpoints.
• Develop clean, maintainable, and reusable server-side code.
• Work within microservices and serverless architectures.
• Implement authentication and authorization solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to align technical requirements.
• Participate in Git-based development, pull requests, and peer reviews.
• Support deployments, server configuration, and production monitoring.
• Use modern databases and ORM tools effectively.
• Help improve performance, scalability, and system reliability.
• May involve CI/CD, caching, queueing, and cloud infrastructure work as needed.

Company:

We are Nexxt Ideas, and our backend architecture powers everything we build. We are growing and looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong Node.js expertise to help us scale fast, clean systems that solve real-world problems. This is a 100% remote contract role with a salary range of $90,000 to $120,000 per year. We offer the opportunity to work with a collaborative team across frontend and mobile functions in a high-impact environment, and we welcome candidates who are excited by modern backend engineering and emerging AI/automation tools.