Globaldev Group
Senior Node.js Developer (short-term)
Globaldev GroupUkraine4 days ago
Full-timeOther
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) for 6+ months for a project from scratch.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and NestJS (TypeScript).
  • Architect and optimize a multi-tenant SaaS platform ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
  • Work extensively with PostgreSQL, including: writing advanced queries, designing indexes, implementing partitioning, configuring Row-Level Security (RLS).
  • Develop and maintain data models using Prisma ORM (or similar ORMs).
  • Implement secure authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, MFA).
  • Follow and enforce SOC 2-aligned security practices (encryption, access controls, logging).
  • Build and manage background jobs with BullMQ and Redis.
  • Deploy and operate applications on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch).
  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, including automated unit and E2E testing.
  • Monitor, debug, and optimize backend performance under high-load conditions.
  • Collaborate closely with the team to deliver a production-ready system from scratch within the project timeline

Must-Have Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
  • Strong expertise with Node.js and NestJS (TypeScript).
  • Advanced experience with PostgreSQL (queries, indexes, partitioning, RLS).
  • Proficiency with Prisma ORM or similar ORM frameworks.
  • Proven experience building and scaling multi-tenant SaaS platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch).
  • Solid understanding of security best practices: JWT / OAuth2, MFA, encryption standards, SOC 2 principles.
  • Experience with BullMQ and Redis for background processing.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD and GitHub Actions.
  • Ability to architect and optimize systems for high load and reliability

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience integrating Stripe and/or DocuSign.
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools: Sentry, Datadog, CloudWatch.
  • Domain experience in marketplaces, fintech, or pharma.
  • Experience working with RDKit in PostgreSQL

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