Node.js Cloud Microservices Engineer

@ Synechron

Overview

Synechron is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Node.js Developer to design, develop, and optimize scalable, high-availability APIs and microservices. This role is vital for building resilient server-side solutions supporting core business functions within banking, financial services, or fintech environments.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Node.js and hands-on experience in recent versions.
• Solid experience with RESTful APIs that are scalable and highly available.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript with at least 1 year of practice.
• Practical experience with GraphQL for API design and data querying.
• Expertise with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with API Gateway integrations and authentication protocols like OAuth, JWT, and SSO.
• Experience with message queues and event streaming platforms (Kafka, AWS SNS/SQS, etc.).
• Understanding of cloud services, preferably AWS.

Preferred Skills: Experience with additional languages like Python or C# and knowledge of OpenAPI specifications.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable APIs and microservices.
• Implement performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements.
• Drive API security and manage containerized environments using CI/CD.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in distributed systems ensuring minimal downtime.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, technical documentation, and code quality standards.

Technical Skills by Category

• Programming Languages: Node.js, TypeScript; preferred JavaScript (ES6+), Python, C#.
• Data Management: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Cloud Technologies: AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, Secrets Manager, KMS, IAM).
• Frameworks & Libraries: Express.js, NestJS, Apollo Server, GraphQL.js.
• Tools: Git, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI), Docker, Kubernetes.
• Security Protocols: OAuth, JWT, SSO, secure coding practices.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional development experience in Node.js and JavaScript-based technologies.
• Experience in building highly available RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Exposure to containerization, orchestration, cloud deployments, and messaging/event streaming.
• Background in banking, fintech, or enterprise environments is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design, develop, and deploy new microservices and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and DevOps teams.
• Write and review code, documentation, and API specifications.
• Monitor system performance and implement performance improvements.
• Engage in Agile ceremonies and contribute to peer reviews.

Diversity & Inclusion

Synechron values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. The company encourages applicants from all backgrounds and promotes flexible work arrangements.

Key skills/competency

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• GraphQL
• API Security
• RESTful APIs
• CI/CD
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Cloud (AWS)
• Microservices