Backend Engineer (Node.js)
On-Site | Permanent | Experienced
Job Brief
RFZ Digital Overview
RFZ Digital serves as a distinguished subsidiary within the esteemed RFZ Group of Companies, a prominent business conglomerate headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. Our areas of expertise encompass a diverse range of industries including Real Estate, Travel & Tourism, Business Setup, and Accounting & Audit.
Responsibilities:
Develop and Maintain Server-Side Logic:
- Design and implement server-side logic using Node.js.
- Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
Database Management:
- Design and maintain databases, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend.
- Optimize database queries and data structures.
Integration of User-Facing Elements:
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Ensure seamless data flow between the frontend and backend.
API Development and Maintenance:
- Design, implement, and maintain RESTful APIs.
- Ensure APIs are secure, scalable, and well-documented.
Performance and Scalability:
- Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
Security and Data Protection:
- Implement data protection and security measures.
- Ensure the application is secure against various security threats and vulnerabilities.
Code Review and Collaboration:
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with team members using version control systems like Git.
Testing and Debugging:
- Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues, ensuring the application runs smoothly.
Documentation:
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of the codebase, APIs, and application architecture.
- Ensure documentation is up to date and accessible to the team.
Continuous Integration and Deployment:
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
- Automate deployment processes and ensure smooth and efficient releases.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with other developers, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Communicate effectively within the team and with external stakeholders.
Stay Up-to-Date with Industry Trends:
- Keep abreast of new developments in Node.js and backend engineering.
- Continuously learn and apply best practices and emerging technologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Proven experience in backend development.
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and its feature and workarounds.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (including frameworks like React or Vue).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and development workflows.
- Proficiency in designing and optimizing database schemas and queries and Experience with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Node.js.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity for professional growth and skill development.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Chance to work on diverse and challenging projects.
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