Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, Kafka/Rabbit)
Overview
This role involves designing and maintaining core backend services with a focus on real-time communication and system scalability. You will build RESTful APIs using Node.js, develop event-driven systems with Kafka and Socket.IO, and optimize data flow using PostgreSQL and Redis.
What You'll Do13
- 1Build RESTful APIs using Node.js
- 2Develop and manage cron jobs in Node.js
- 3Optimize PostgreSQL + Redis data flow
- 4Work with Node.js using TypeORM and TypeScript
- 5Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js, Socket.IO, and Apache Kafka
- 6Follow clean architecture principles
- 7Implement and manage real-time communication using sockets
- 8Design scalable event-driven systems for high concurrency
- 9Optimize system performance, queuing, and resource handling
- 10Collaborate with frontend, product, and engineering teams
- 11Ensure platform scalability, security, and performance
- 12Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
- 13Stay updated with modern backend and real-time communication technologies
Requirements11
- 16-9 years of experience in backend development
- 2Strong expertise in Node.js
- 3Hands-on experience with Socket.IO / WebSockets for real-time systems
- 4Experience with event-driven architecture and messaging systems (Kafka preferred)
- 5Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, Redis
- 6Experience with TypeORM and TypeScript
- 7Understanding of scalable system design and concurrency handling
- 8Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
- 9Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- 10Good communication and teamwork skills
- 11Experience in Kafka/Rabbit
Who Should Apply
The ideal candidate is a seasoned backend engineer with 6-9 years of experience, deep expertise in Node.js, and hands-on familiarity with real-time communication systems like Socket.IO and message brokers like Kafka. You should be comfortable designing scalable event-driven architectures, optimizing PostgreSQL and Redis data flows, and working with TypeORM and TypeScript. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with cloud platforms are highly valued.
Salary Insight
Open to discussion — no specific salary range provided.
Required Skills
Application Tip
Highlight your experience with real-time systems and event-driven architecture in your resume, and be ready to discuss a project where you scaled a system using Kafka or Socket.IO.
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