Are you a seasoned Node.js Backend Developer with a strong background in database management and system optimization? Do you have extensive experience in designing and maintaining robust backend systems that can handle high-performance applications? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are at the core of what we do.
As a Node.js Backend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining server-side applications, ensuring seamless integration with front-end components, and optimizing database performance. You will be working with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases, implementing secure data storage solutions, and ensuring the scalability and responsiveness of applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance server-side applications using Node.js.
- Design, develop, and maintain databases, including both PostgreSQL (SQL) and NoSQL solutions, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing, and other performance-enhancing techniques.
- Ensure the responsiveness and high performance of backend services to support front-end applications.
- Collaborate with front-end developers to seamlessly integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Write clean, efficient, reusable, and testable code, following industry best practices.
- Implement robust security and data protection measures to safeguard sensitive information.
- Integrate multiple data sources and databases into a single, unified system.
- Manage system resources, monitor performance, and ensure application scalability.
- Debug and troubleshoot complex technical issues, implementing necessary fixes to maintain system integrity.
- Work with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and optimize infrastructure for continuous delivery.
- Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and best practices in backend development and database management.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- 13-15 years of experience as a Backend Developer, specializing in Node.js.
- Strong JavaScript skills with experience in modern web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL (SQL) database management, including schema design, indexing, and performance optimization.
- Proficiency in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, or Firebase.
- Experience in RESTful API development, including authentication, authorization, and best practices for API security.
- Familiarity with message queues and event-driven architectures (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, multithreading, and event loops in Node.js.
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with Microservices Architecture, including service discovery, API gateway, and inter-service communication.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue.js) is a plus.
- Proficient in Git version control, including branching strategies and code reviews.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex systems and debug effectively.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in agile development teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
About GlobalLogic
GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a leading digital engineering partner helping businesses transform through technology. Since our founding in 2000, we have worked with some of the world’s most innovative companies to create groundbreaking digital products and experiences. Our expertise spans industries such as automotive, healthcare, finance, telecommunications, and more.
As part of the Hitachi Group, we bring together engineering excellence, advanced technologies, and a deep understanding of digital ecosystems to deliver transformative solutions. Join us in shaping the future of digital innovation and building a smarter world together.