Node JD developer

A Node.js Developer is responsible for building and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js, a JavaScript runtime that allows developers to build scalable network applications. Node.js developers often work on the back-end of web applications, integrating with front-end technologies, managing databases, and ensuring the performance and scalability of applications. Below are the typical job requirements for a Node.js Developer:

1. Educational Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications in JavaScript or Node.js can be beneficial, though not always required.

2. Professional Experience:

• Node.js Development: At least 2-3 years of hands-on experience with Node.js development, with a focus on server-side programming, RESTful APIs, microservices, and other back-end applications.
• Web Development: Experience in building web applications using JavaScript and server-side technologies, along with knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular).
• Database Integration: Experience working with databases, both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra), and integrating them with Node.js applications.
• API Development: Proven experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs or GraphQL APIs and handling API integrations.
• Microservices Architecture: Knowledge of building scalable applications using microservices architecture.

3. Core Skills and Competencies:

• Proficiency in Node.js: Deep knowledge of Node.js, its core modules, and JavaScript. Ability to work with async programming and callback functions.
• Express.js: Familiarity with Express.js framework for building robust web applications and APIs in Node.js.
• Asynchronous Programming: Strong understanding of asynchronous programming patterns such as callbacks, Promises, and async/await.
• API Integration and Development: Knowledge in building, testing, and consuming RESTful APIs. Experience with OAuth, JWT (JSON Web Tokens), and API documentation tools like Swagger.
• Database Management: Experience in working with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases, and ability to design efficient database schemas.
• Version Control (Git): Strong proficiency in Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests.
• Authentication & Security: Knowledge of common security practices in Node.js, such as securing REST APIs, handling user authentication (using JWT, OAuth, etc.), and preventing common vulnerabilities (e.g., SQL injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)).
• Performance Optimization: Experience in optimizing the performance of applications, including caching, managing sessions, and load balancing.
• Testing: Familiarity with unit testing and integration testing frameworks for Node.js (e.g., Mocha, Chai, Jest, Jasmine).
• Logging and Debugging: Experience in setting up and using logging frameworks like Winston, Morgan, and debugging tools to troubleshoot and optimize Node.js applications.

4. Technical Skills:

• Frameworks and Libraries: Knowledge of frameworks like Express.js, Koa.js, or NestJS for building scalable web applications with Node.js.
• WebSockets and Real-time Communication: Familiarity with WebSockets and libraries like Socket.io for real-time communication between clients and servers.
• Cloud Technologies: Experience working with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform to deploy and manage Node.js applications.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker for containerization and orchestration tools like Kubernetes for managing microservices.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Understanding of CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) tools and practices to automate deployment and improve workflow.
• Server Management: Experience with server-side technologies (e.g., Nginx, Apache) and understanding of hosting environments for production-grade applications.

5. Soft Skills:

• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve technical issues with Node.js applications, from debugging to optimization.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with team members, clients, and stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment, participating in code reviews, team meetings, and sharing knowledge.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.