Node.js Developer

Job Context:

Riseup Labs is seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Node.js Developer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with 2+ years of experience (or strong academic/project background) who wants to grow in backend development, APIs for applications.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code following best practices
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver features
• Optimize application performance, reliability, and security
• Implement and maintain database schemas, queries, and integrations
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues in a timely manner
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Educational Requirements:

• BSc in Computer Science and Engineering from any reputed public or private university.

Additional Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional experience with Node.js (Express.js/Nest.js)
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and asynchronous programming
• Experience with RESTful API design and development
• Solid understanding of databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL or MongoDB
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
• Good understanding of software development life cycle and Agile practices
• Ability to write unit/integration tests (Jest/Mocha/Chai or similar)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with TypeScript
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and Docker
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS)
• Good knowledge of frontend frameworks (React, Vue)
• Experience with GraphQL

Workplace: 

• Onsite

Salary: 

• Negotiable (Based on Skills & Experience)

Compensation & Other Benefits:

• Annual Performance Evaluation and Increment
• Festival Bonus (2)
• Group Life and Health Insurance
• Full Subsidize Lunch
• Annual Retreats
• Wedding Bonus (As per company’s policy)
• Celebration of Events & Occasions
• Team Outing
• Training & Development by Organization Assigned Consultants
• Weekly 2 holidays (Friday & Saturday)
• Paid Time Off 24 days (CL & SL)
• Maternity Leave with benefit (As per company's policy)
• Paternity Leave
• Public holidays as per Riseup Labs calendar

The Application Process:

• Telephone Round;
• Interview with the Tech Team & Talent Acquisition Team;
• An assignment/test to complete (if required);
• Job offer.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated in the recruitment process.