NextHire is hiring a
Lead Backend Developer in India

Summary

The job is for a Lead Backend Developer with 5+ years of experience, specifically in Node.js, located in Chennai and requiring work from the office. The role involves working in an agile team, implementing new systems, redesigning legacy systems, researching business needs, writing test cases, and participating in software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in backend technologies like Node.js
• Experience with automated task runners such as Grunt or Gulp
• Experience in Database like MySQL (Must)
• Comfortable applying engineering best practices for Test Driven Development, integration testing version control, release management, work estimation and planning
• Experience to work with Rest and GraphQL APIs
• You know how to use Git
• You are passionate about code quality. Writing tests and documentation belong to your natural workflow
• Participate in or lead all parts of the software development lifecycle, including analysis, design, programming, testing, implementation, and support
• A history of active contributions to open source projects
• Experience in managing or handling teams

Responsibilities

• Work in an agile team of developers, QA, DevOps and founders
• Implement new systems and redesign legacy systems
• Research and analyze business and system needs
• Explore solution options to recommend designs and technologies
• Write test cases