SDE - I Node.js Developer

SDE I – Backend Developer (Node.js) at Novostack

Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Experience: 2–3 years

Role Type: Full-time

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated SDE I – Backend Developer (Node.js) to join our growing backend team. This is an on-site role that combines hands-on coding, architectural leadership, and team mentorship. You will work on mission-critical backend systems, set engineering best practices, and help shape the future of Novostack’s backend architecture.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who’s technically deep, naturally collaborative, and eager to take on leadership responsibility while still being close to the code.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and mentor a small team of backend engineers, fostering a high-performance, collaborative, and learning-focused culture.
• Architect, design, and build scalable and fault-tolerant backend systems using Node.js. (Experience in Python is a bonus.)
• Drive the design and performance of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• Define and implement backend APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) with proper authentication, rate-limiting, and caching strategies.
• Champion clean code practices, automated testing, and CI/CD processes for reliable and maintainable software delivery.
• Participate in and lead code reviews, system design discussions, and technical planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, DevOps, and frontend engineers to ensure seamless delivery.
• Help define and maintain coding standards, development workflows, and contribute to team hiring and onboarding.
• Required Skills & Experience:
• 2-3 years of backend development experience, including team or tech leadership.
• Expertise in Node.js and real-world experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Strong grasp of system architecture, microservices, event-driven design, and message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proven experience in database design and optimization across SQL and NoSQL systems.
• Hands-on with API development, authentication, caching, and rate-limiting techniques.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or GCP), Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills; able to make sound architectural decisions quickly.
• Why Work With Novostack?
• High-Impact Work: Build critical systems that power real-world products across industries.
• Engineering-First Culture: We value clean code, strong architecture, and scalable systems — engineering isn’t an afterthought here.
• Clear Career Growth: A transparent growth path toward engineering leadership and technical ownership.
• Collaborative Team: Join a talented team that values trust, autonomy, and mentorship.
• Continuous Learning: Access to new challenges, resources, and an environment that encourages experimentation and innovation.
• Global Exposure: Work with forward-thinking clients and projects from across the world.
• Shape the Future: Play a key role not just in product development but in building Novostack’s engineering culture and direction.