Backend Developer

Eccalon - Hanover, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Hanover, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Eccalon LLC is seeking a skilled Node.js Backend Developer to join their innovative IT team. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs to support web and mobile applications. The developer will collaborate closely with front-end developers, project managers, and stakeholders to deliver robust, scalable, and efficient backend solutions using Node.js and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Integrating backend services with third-party APIs and external systems.
• Collaborating with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implementing security and data protection measures.
• Optimizing backend application performance.
• Troubleshooting and debugging backend issues.
• Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends and best practices in backend development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a Node.js Backend Developer or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, Nest.js, etc.
• Experience with databases like MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with server-side security best practices and implementation.
• Understanding of frontend technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript).
• Good understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.