Lead Backend Developer - Node.js

Job Title – Lead Backend Developer – Node.js - Specialist - ACS SONG

Management Level: Level 9 - Specialist

Location: Kochi

Must have skills: Node.js, TypeScript

Good to have skills: SonarQube, Cloud Technologies (Azure/AWS), GraphQL, SQL/NoSQL

Experience: 5-8 years of experience is required

Educational Qualification: B.Tech/M.Tech /MCA

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Lead Node.js Backend Developer with 5-8 years of experience in designing, developing, and delivering enterprise-scale backend solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving technical design, solution architecture, and implementation of scalable and high-performance applications using Node.js and TypeScript.

The role requires strong expertise in backend development, API design, cloud-native architectures, system integrations, and modern engineering practices. As a Level 9 professional, the candidate is expected to provide technical leadership, mentor development teams, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure delivery of high-quality solutions aligned with business objectives.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend services and enterprise applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Translate business and functional requirements into technical solutions and architectural designs.
• Drive technical discussions and provide technology recommendations aligned with project and organizational objectives.
• Own end-to-end delivery of backend components, ensuring adherence to quality, performance, and security standards.
• Define and enforce development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices across the team.
• Review code, perform technical audits, and ensure compliance with architectural standards and engineering excellence practices.
• Collaborate with Solution Architects, Product Owners, DevOps teams, and external stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of critical production issues and escalations.
• Design and implement reusable frameworks, components, and services to improve development efficiency.
• Mentor junior developers and senior analysts, providing technical guidance and fostering team capability growth.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to application performance, security, scalability, and maintainability.
• Contribute to estimation, sprint planning, risk identification, and release management activities.
• Ensure implementation of DevOps, CI/CD, monitoring, logging, and observability best practices.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve business outcomes.
• Support presales activities, solution discussions, technical workshops, and proof-of-concept implementations where required.