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Senior Backend Developer

Industry Other
Category Programming/Software Development
Location Kathmandu, Nepal
Expiry date Aug 11, 2025 (5 days left)

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and self-driven Senior Backend Developer with deep expertise in Node.js, GraphQL, REST APIs, and AWS Serverless technologies. You will play a critical role in building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power our modern web and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Node.js
Build and manage GraphQL and RESTful APIs for internal and external use
Architect serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and other AWS services
Optimize APIs and database queries for performance and scalability
Ensure backend security, data integrity, and system reliability
Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
Implement CI/CD pipelines and monitoring solutions for production systems

Requirements

8+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js in a production environment
Strong knowledge of GraphQL and REST API design and development
Deep understanding of AWS Serverless architecture and tools like Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, and IAM
Proficiency with JavaScript or TypeScript
Experience with database design, both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB)
Strong grasp of asynchronous programming, event-driven systems, and microservices
Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and test automation tools (e.g., Jest, Mocha)
Proficient with Git, version control workflows, and code collaboration tools
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with distributed teams

Bonus Skills