Full-Stack Developer (Node.js & PHP)

• Job Location: Mumbai
• Reporting To: Technical Lead

Description

This role requires a highly skilled Full-Stack Developer with expertise in Node.js and basic PHP knowledge. The developer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring high performance, security, and seamless integration with front-end applications. The ideal candidate should have experience with RESTful APIs, database management, security best practices, and CI/CD workflows.

Role & Responsibilities:

Backend Development:

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js (Express.js/Nest.js) and PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
• Design and optimize RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints.
• Implement authentication and authorization using JWT, OAuth, and session-based security.

Code Quality & Best Practices:

• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following SOLID principles (DRY, KISS).
• Perform unit testing using Mocha, Chai, Jest, or PHPUnit.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards using ESLint, Prettier, and PHP_CodeSniffer.

Database & Performance Optimization:

• Work with SQL (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis) databases.
• Optimize queries and enhance backend performance and scalability.

Deployment & CI/CD:

• Manage CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Deploy applications on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with version control.

Security & Compliance:

• Implement secure coding practices to prevent vulnerabilities (XSS, CSRF, SQL Injection).
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO 27001 standards.

Agile Development & Collaboration:

• Work in Agile teams using JIRA, Trello, or MS Planner.
• Collaborate with frontend teams (React, Vue, or Angular) for seamless integration.
• Participate in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Skills & experience required to Succeed in this role:

Experience:

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in backend development, specifically in Node.js & PHP.
• Proven ability to build, scale, and maintain high-performance backend systems.

Skills:

Backend Development

• Strong expertise in Node.js (Express.js/Nest.js) and PHP (Laravel/Symfony).
• Experience with event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming.

API & Database Management

• Hands-on experience designing RESTful APIs and GraphQL queries.
• Expertise in SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).

Authentication & Authorization

• Experience with OAuth, JWT, and session-based authentication.

Testing & Debugging

• Experience with unit testing.

Version Control & CI/CD

• Strong knowledge of Git and GitLab workflows (feature, develop, main branches).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes Security & Performance Optimization.
• Strong understanding of backend security best practices.
• Experience in API rate limiting, caching (Redis), and performance tuning.

Attributes:

• Problem-Solver – Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle technical challenges.
• Team Player – Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-Oriented – Strong focus on quality assurance, testing, and performance optimization.
• Effective Communicator – Clear and concise communication skills for cross-team collaboration.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React.js, Vue.js, Angular).
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and WebSockets.
• Experience in serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions).
• Knowledge of TDD (Test-Driven Development).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.