Node.JS _Senior Developer

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our team in Dubai. This role demands strong backend development expertise, hands-on experience with TypeScript, GraphQL, and cloud-native technologies, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems in a fast-paced FinTech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Lead efforts in performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring of distributed systems.
• Drive CI/CD pipeline implementation and troubleshoot deployment issues.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Integrate with API gateways like 3Scale and implement authentication protocols (JWT, OAuth).
• Work with message queues and streaming platforms such as Kafka, AWS SQS, Azure Service Bus, and Pushpin.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.

Technical Skills

• Minimum 1 year hands-on experience in TypeScript.
• Deep expertise in Node.js backend development.Minimum of 7 Years in Node.JS
• Strong experience with GraphQL and API design.
• Proficient in CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure).
• Familiarity with API gateways, SSO, and token-based authentication.
• Experience with distributed systems and message queues.

Functional Skills

• Strong adherence to coding standards, security practices, and unit testing.
• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech domains is highly preferred.
• Ability to benchmark technologies and recommend best-in-class solutions.
• Proven experience in technical architecture and system design.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence teams and drive technical decisions across departments.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable presenting ideas to senior and executive stakeholders.