NodeJS Software Engineer | REST APIs, TypeScript, Cloud, Microservices, FinancialBanking Experience

Job Summary
Synechron is seeking a skilled Software Engineer specialized in NodeJS to join our engineering this role you will develop scalable high-availability RESTful APIs and integrate distributed systems within a secure and efficient architecture. Your contributions will enable core business functionalities support digital transformation initiatives and ensure the reliability and performance of enterprise applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver technically robust solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Software Requirements

• Required: NodeJS (version 14) JavaScript (ES6) TypeScript (minimum 1 year experience) Docker CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins GitLab CI)

• Preferred: GraphQL API Gateway solutions like 3Scale Monitoring tools (e.g. New Relic DataDog) Messaging queues (Kafka AWS SQS Azure Service Bus)

• Experience level: Proven competency in developing and maintaining scalable distributed services in enterprise environments

Overall Responsibilities

• Design develop and maintain scalable RESTful APIs using NodeJS and related frameworks

• Implement GraphQL APIs and integrate with API gateways for secure and efficient access

• Optimize application performance through tuning debugging and monitoring

• Collaborate with teams across security frontend and backend domains to deliver integrated solutions

• Apply best practices in security testing and documentation to ensure high-quality code

• Troubleshoot and resolve distributed system issues and performance bottlenecks

• Follow Agile development practices participate in planning stand-ups and code reviews

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system architecture code and configurations

Technical Skills (By Category)

• Programming Languages:

  • Required: NodeJS JavaScript (ES6) TypeScript (at least 1-year hands-on)

  • Preferred: Python or other scripting languages

• Databases/Data Management:

  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases; familiar with message queues like Kafka AWS SQS or Azure Service Bus

• Cloud Technologies:

  • Exposure to cloud deployment and management (AWS Azure or GCP)

• Frameworks and Libraries:

  • Experience with GraphQL API Gateway integrations and related tools

• Development Tools & Methodologies:

  • Proficient with Git CI/CD pipelines containerization (Docker) Kubernetes (preferred)

  • Agile/Scrum environment experience

• Security Protocols:

  • Working knowledge of REST JWT OAuth single sign-on mechanisms and token-based security

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in NodeJS development

• Practical experience with building high-availability performance-optimized RESTful APIs

• Exposure to cloud-native application deployment and container orchestration

• Preferably with experience in banking financial technology or regulated enterprise environments

• Alternative pathways include extensive enterprise software development microservices architecture or security-focused backend system experience

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop and optimize backend services and APIs for core business applications

• Collaborate with product managers solution architects and QA teams to deliver robust features

• Monitor application health troubleshoot issues and perform performance tuning

• Participate in code reviews sprint planning and technical grooming sessions

• Keep documentation up-to-date and follow coding standards and security guidelines

• Engage in continuous learning of new technologies and frameworks relevant to backend development

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related discipline; equivalent industry experience is acceptable

• Certifications such as Certified Developer or cloud architecture (AWS Azure) are a plus

• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced enterprise environment

• Continued commitment to professional development and staying current on best practices in backend development

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on scalable architecture

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams

• Excellent communication skills suited for articulating complex technical concepts

• Adaptive learner capable of managing multiple priorities under deadlines

• Focused on delivering secure reliable and maintainable systems

• Influences technical decisions and shares knowledge to uplift team capabilities

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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