Senior Node.js Backend Engineer

Smeetz

. Develop and maintain backend infrastructure .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • AlgeriaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in developing and maintaining backend infrastructure using Node.js and frameworks like Nest.js, with a strong focus on system efficiency, scalability, and security best practices. Proficient in monitoring backend systems and addressing vulnerabilities while ensuring seamless integration with various technologies.

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Node.js DevelopmentNest.js FrameworkMessage Queues (AWS SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ)Docker ProficiencyRESTful APIs

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Hard Skills

Node.js DevelopmentNest.js FrameworkMessage QueuesDockerRESTful APIsBehavior-Based Testing (Jest, Mocha-Sinon-Chai)Security Best PracticesSystem MonitoringLarge-Scale Application DevelopmentContinuous Deployment

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsProblem-Solving Curiosity

Tools & Technologies

AWSDockerJestMocha-Sinon-Chai

Industry Keywords

Backend InfrastructureSystem EfficiencyScalabilityFeature/Data IntegritySecurity Vulnerabilities

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSChaiDockerJavaScriptJestMochaNode.jsRabbitMQ

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain backend infrastructure
Work on projects using Node.js and frameworks such as Nest.js
Contribute to system efficiency and scalability
Ensure seamless integration with various technologies
Monitor backend infrastructure and feature/data integrity
Identify and address security vulnerabilities and threats

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 5 years of experience shipping production code through continuous deployments in Node.js
Familiarity with Nest.js framework; experience with any similar framework considered if lacking prior Nest.js experience
Minimum 4 years of production experience with message queues (AWS SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ, or similar AMQP-based technology)
Proficiency with Docker or similar container platforms
Experience with RESTful or RPC-based APIs
Ability to write behavior-based test suites using Jest / Mocha-Sinon-Chai
Fluent in English
Fundamental knowledge of challenges involved in developing large-scale Node.js applications gained through production experience
Robust monitoring experience of systems affecting backend infrastructure and feature/data integrity
Commitment to security best practices and ability to identify and address vulnerabilities or threats
Preferred: Experience with AWS
Preferred: Demonstrated leadership skills and curiosity to solve complex problems, including in legacy codebases

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary based on experience
Fully remote position, allowing you to work from the comfort of your own space
Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Collaborative and inclusive team culture