Node Backend Senior Developer

As a Node Backend Senior Developer at Powertalent, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend services and APIs using TypeScript, collaborating effectively with frontend developers and product teams to deliver web applications that meet client needs. Your experience with Node.js or NestJS will be vital in ensuring seamless integration and high-performance solutions.

To qualify for the Node Backend Senior Developer role at Powertalent, candidates should possess over 5 years of backend development experience, with strong proficiency in TypeScript and a solid understanding of server-side programming. Familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB is also essential.

Yes, experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred for the Node Backend Senior Developer position at Powertalent. This knowledge is crucial as you will be designing scalable services that may leverage cloud infrastructure.

At Powertalent, as a Node Backend Senior Developer, you can expect a hybrid work environment, allowing you to work flexibly between home and office locations in Lisbon and Braga. Our culture promotes collaboration, innovation, and a supportive atmosphere where your professional growth is prioritized.

Beyond the technical skills required for the Node Backend Senior Developer role at Powertalent, having strong problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset will greatly enhance your performance and integration within our dynamic team.

When discussing your experience with TypeScript, highlight specific projects where you utilized TypeScript to design APIs or backend services. Emphasize any advantages you found in using TypeScript over JavaScript, such as type safety and improved maintainability.

Be ready to discuss your familiarity with Node.js or NestJS along with the reasons for your preferences. Talk about specific features that make these frameworks efficient for backend development, such as built-in support for TypeScript in NestJS.

Select a specific challenge you encountered, outlining the problem, the steps you took to resolve it, and the outcome. This showcases your critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential traits for a Node Backend Senior Developer.

Discuss your approach to designing RESTful APIs, including how you handle resource creation, retrieval, updating, and deletion. Provide examples from your past work that showcase your understanding of REST principles.

Explain your experience with both relational databases like PostgreSQL and NoSQL options like MongoDB. Share how you've implemented database design, optimization strategies, and the role of database interactions in your past projects.

Security is critical; discuss various best practices you follow such as input validation, using secure connections (HTTPS), and applying authentication and authorization protocols. Mention any specific security libraries or tools you’ve integrated.

Highlight the importance of Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment in automating testing and deployment processes. Talk about how CI/CD pipelines have improved efficiency and reliability in your projects.

Share your experience using Docker and Kubernetes. Discuss how you’ve utilized these tools for managing containerized applications and the benefits they've provided in terms of scalability and deployment efficiency.

Discuss your experience with testing frameworks such as Mocha, Chai, or Jest. Explain how you incorporate unit tests into your workflow and the impact of test-driven development on the reliability of your applications.

Emphasize your communication and collaboration skills, as these are key for a successful Node Backend Senior Developer. Share examples of how you’ve worked with cross-functional teams to meet project goals effectively.