Komodo Consulting
Backend Developer (NodeJS)
Komodo ConsultingPortugal1 day ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology
About Us

Komodo Consulting is a technology and strategy firm specializing in Digital Transformation. Operating in Portugal and Poland, we provide IT Consulting & Nearshore services. We support both public and private sector organizations through two main areas:

  • Consulting — with a focus on strategy, investment analysis, and digital process improvement;
  • IT Team Augmentation — helping clients scale and strengthen their tech teams.


The project

We are looking for a Backend Developer (NodeJS) to work on a project within Data & Privacy.

You will:

  • Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) & API Integration
    • Develop and maintain the BFF layer that interacts with backend services via REST APIs and streaming architectures, and Nodejs.
    • Work with API Gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Kong, Apigee) to manage API requests efficiently.
    • Implement caching strategies, request aggregation, and API optimizations.
    • Ensure secure API communication using OAuth2, JWT, and best API security practices.
  • Streaming & Event-Driven Architecture
    • Integrate real-time data streams using Kafka, WebSockets, or event-driven frameworks.
    • Implement event-driven features to enhance real-time interactions and scalability.
  • Collaboration & Best Practices
    • Work within an agile team with short iterations and frequent releases.
    • Contribute to technical decisions regarding frontend architecture, API integrations, and BFF design.
    • Keep the technical documentation up to date.
    • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to peers


Nice to Have

  • Experience with Micro Frontends.
  • Knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).
  • Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, AWS CDK).
  • Hands-on experience with observability tools (Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Experience with Protobuf conversion to/from JSON.


Location

Lisbon (Hybrid with 2 days in the office)

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