Summary
An enterprise software team is seeking a backend developer to design scalable APIs and microservices using modern JavaScript technologies. The role involves cloud-native development, security, performance optimization, and collaboration across engineering teams.
Highlights
Opportunity to build secure enterprise backend systems with modern technologies while collaborating with experienced teams in an agile environment.
Description
Role: Node.js Backend Developer
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Experience: 5+ Years
Work from Office: 4 days a week
Interview: in person
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Node.js Backend Developer to design, develop, and support scalable, secure, and high-performing backend applications for enterprise banking platforms.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience building APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions in an Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices.Collaborate with Architects, Product Owners, QA, and DevOps teams.Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and reliability.Participate in code reviews, testing, CI/CD, and production support.Required Skills
5+ years of software development experience.Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js/NestJS.Experience with REST APIs and microservices architecture.Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.Strong understanding of secure coding and software engineering best practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Banking or Financial Services.Exposure to Kafka, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native development.Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
Nice to Have: React/Angular exposure, Open Banking, Payments, and DevOps automation experience.
