Senior Node.js Backend Developer | Remote Financial Systems Engineer
Remotely
Full-time
Are you an experienced Node.js developer looking to apply your backend expertise to mission-critical financial systems? We're seeking a talented Senior Node.js Backend Developer to join our innovative team developing sophisticated microservices for financial infrastructure. This role requires exceptional coding standards and attention to detail as you'll be working on systems where reliability and security are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable microservices utilizing Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript for our financial processing infrastructure.
- Write clean, maintainable code with comprehensive test coverage to ensure the highest standard of functionality and reliability.
- Design and implement critical components that handle financial transactions, requiring exceptional attention to detail and security awareness.
- Evaluate and analyze existing code segments to maintain stability and improve performance of legacy systems.
- Manage backend operations including deployment pipelines, monitoring, and infrastructure maintenance.
- Conduct DevOps activities to ensure seamless integration and continuous delivery of services.
- Research emerging development trends and technologies to propose innovative solutions for system enhancement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.
Required Skills & Experience
- 3+ years of professional experience developing complex backend systems with Node.js.
- Demonstrable experience creating and maintaining financial records or working on fintech applications.
- Strong competency in Node.js (v16+), JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript (v4.5+).
- Proficient knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and management.
- Practical experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ for distributed system communication.
- Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and performance optimization.
- Docker containerization expertise for consistent development and deployment environments.
- Basic knowledge of Python and Django framework for cross-platform integration.
- Understanding of and experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.
- Experience with RESTful API design and implementation principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, particularly for financial applications.
Nice to Have
- Experience with microservices architecture in production environments.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
- Experience with monitoring tools and observability platforms.
- Understanding of security best practices for financial applications.
- Previous work in fintech or banking sectors.
- Contributions to open-source projects.
Why Join Us?
Working with our team offers the opportunity to develop cutting-edge financial technology that makes a real impact. You'll collaborate with talented professionals in a flexible, remote-first environment that values innovation and technical excellence. We provide competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on challenging projects that will enhance your technical skills while building systems that handle real-world financial operations.