Advance Node JS Developer

Job Title: Node.JS DeveloperDuration: long-term contractLocation: 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 systemsDeep understanding of Microservices Architecture, including:Advanced microservices patterns (e.g., service discovery, circuit breakers, sidecars)Validation and schema enforcement across microservicesAPI versioning strategies for backward compatibilityMicroservice deployment strategies like blue/green and canary releasesStrong knowledge of Express.js, including advanced routing, middleware, and error-handling patternsProficiency with TypeScript and modern ES6+ JavaScript featuresHands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration and service managementFamiliarity 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, AnsibleStrong debugging, testing, and performance tuning skillsNice 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 developmentExperience working in Agile/Scrum environments