Senior Node JS developer

About this role

We are currently hiring a Node.js Developer to join our team for an exciting long-term opportunity with one of our leading banking clients in India. This role offers a chance to work on large-scale, mission-critical systems as part of the bank's digital transformation journey. As a key member of the development team, you will be responsible for building and maintaining robust backend services and APIs using Node.js, contributing to the development of scalable and high-performance banking applications. You will work alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced Agile environment, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams across architecture, DevOps, security, and product management. The position is based at Bharathiya City, Bengaluru , where you’ll be part of a dynamic workplace culture focused on innovation, continuous learning, and delivering excellence in technology solutions for the financial sector. Requirements Education • Degree or Postgraduate in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience) Experience • Minimum 10 years of coding experience in NodeJS, JavaScript and Databases • At least 1 year hands-on in TypeScript • Hands-on experience in performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring Technical Skills • Excellent knowledge in developing scalable and highly-available Restful APIs using NodeJS technologies • Practical experience with GraphQL • Well-versed with CI/CD principles and actively involved in solving, troubleshooting issues in distributed services ecosystem • Understanding of containerization; experienced in Docker and Kubernetes • Exposed to API gateway integrations like 3Scale • Understanding of Single-Sign-On or token-based authentication (REST, JWT, OAuth) • Possess expert knowledge of task/message queues including but not limited to: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Pushpin, and Kafka Functional Skills • Experience in following best Coding, Security, Unit testing, and Documentation standards and practices • Experience in Banking, Financial, and Fintech domains in an enterprise environment preferred • Experience in Agile methodology • Ensure quality of technical and application architecture and design of systems across the organization • Effectively research and benchmark technology against other best-in-class technologies Soft Skills • Able to influence multiple teams on technical considerations, increasing their productivity and effectiveness by sharing deep knowledge and experience • Self-motivator and self-starter with the ability to own and drive tasks independently, working collaboratively across teams • Excellent soft skills and interpersonal skills to interact with and present ideas to senior and executive management