Advance Node JS Developer

Job Title: Node.JS Developer

Duration: long-term contract

Location: Hybrid (London Based)

Key Skills: Node.js, Microservices, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes, DevOps, API Gateway, Docker, Express.js, TypeScript, ES6+

Job Description:

We’re looking for a highly skilled Node.js Developer to join our dynamic, cloud-native team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend services using cutting-edge technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in advanced microservices architecture, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of cloud-native application delivery.

Must Have:

• Proven experience in Node.js development for scalable backend systems
• Deep understanding of Microservices Architecture, including:
• Advanced microservices patterns (e.g., service discovery, circuit breakers, sidecars)
• Validation and schema enforcement across microservices
• API versioning strategies for backward compatibility
• Microservice deployment strategies like blue/green and canary releases
• Strong knowledge of Express.js, including advanced routing, middleware, and error-handling patterns
• Proficiency with TypeScript and modern ES6+ JavaScript features
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration and service management
• Familiarity with API Gateway platforms (e.g., APIGee, Mulesoft, GCP Endpoints)
• Exposure to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services (e.g., Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, IAM)
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines: GitHub/GitLab, Terraform, CLI, Ansible
• Strong debugging, testing, and performance tuning skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience with event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., Pub/Sub, Kafka)
• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Stackdriver)
• Understanding of security best practices in microservices and API development
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments