Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)
RingCentral
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with 6+ years of experience in developing backend applications and services using Node.js and Nest.js (TypeScript). The ideal candidate should be excellent at code reviews, have a strong sense of software design strategy, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. A deep understanding of database systems, microservices architecture at enterprise scale, and B2B system design will be highly valued.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications and services using Node.js and Nest.js.
Write and maintain unit test cases to ensure code coverage and quality assurance.
Collaborate in peer programming sessions to share knowledge and improve code quality.
Conduct code reviews to maintain high engineering standards across the team.
Design and maintain database structures using PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
Optimize PostgreSQL queries and work with ORMs in TypeScript (e.g., TypeORM, Prisma).
Work with Kafka MQ for message-driven communication and system integrations.
Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
Contribute to architecture design, system scalability, and performance optimization.
Stay updated with the latest backend technologies and industry trends.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Minimum 6 years of experience in backend development using Node.js and Nest.js.
Strong proficiency in TypeScript.
Excellent understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and MongoDB (master-level database skills).
Proven experience in PostgreSQL query optimization and ORMs (TypeORM, Prisma, Sequelize, etc.).
Hands-on experience with Kafka MQ, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.
Solid understanding of microservices architecture at enterprise scale.
Experience working with B2B systems and integrations.
Strong experience with unit testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to design and develop scalable distributed systems.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Nice to Have:
Experience with Go (Golang) or Python.
Familiarity with telephony systems and their integrations.
Exposure to microservices orchestration and event-driven architectures.
Understanding of API security best practices and authentication mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, etc.).
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
If you are a passionate Node.js/Nest.js developer with strong technical expertise, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to build scalable enterprise-grade systems, we’d love to hear from you! Please apply with your updated resume.