Node.JS Lead

As a Node.JS Lead at Kellton, your responsibilities will include developing and executing backend strategies, aligning them with business goals. You will define and implement micro services standards, manage agile development methodologies, and lead backend projects to ensure they are completed on time and meet the highest quality standards.

For the Node.JS Lead position at Kellton, you should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, possess over 10 years of backend development experience, and have at least 3 years of leadership experience. Your background should include strong expertise in JavaScript, NodeJS, cloud platforms like AWS, and familiarity with CI/CD practices.

Essential skills for a Node.JS Lead at Kellton include strong technical knowledge in micro services technologies, excellent project management and organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. You should also have strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for keeping up with technology trends.

Kellton is dedicated to the professional growth of its employees, including its Node.JS Lead. We foster a culture of continuous learning through training opportunities, access to industry events, and collaborative projects. This ensures that you stay at the forefront of technology advancements and continue to grow your expertise.

As a Node.JS Lead at Kellton, you will work on a variety of backend projects, focusing on the development of scalable micro services and maintaining high-quality standards. You will also have the opportunity to explore new technologies and implement innovative solutions that add real value to our clients.

In your answer, focus on specific projects where you utilized NodeJS, detailing how you implemented solutions and your role in the development process. Highlight the outcomes, mentioning performance improvements or successful launches.

Share your strategies for prioritization, whether you use tools like Kanban boards or Agile methodologies. Discuss how collaboration and communication play a role in ensuring timely project delivery while managing multiple tasks.

Highlight specific best practices you've implemented in past roles, such as maintaining independence between services, using containerization, and ensuring clear API documentation. Emphasize how these practices improved project outcomes.

Narrate a specific project, detailing the challenges faced, your approaches to resolve them, and the end results. This demonstrates your problem-solving abilities in a leadership context.

Discuss your regular practice of reading industry blogs, attending conferences, or participating in webinars. Mention how this continuous learning impacts your work and decision-making.

Explain how you promote CI/CD within your team, focusing on the tools you use, the processes you follow, and how this enhances the software development lifecycle by reducing errors and improving deployment speed.

Share examples of team-building activities or collaborative tools you have employed in past environments. Highlight how fostering a positive team culture leads to greater success in project outcomes.

Discuss methods you implement, such as code reviews, automated testing, and leveraging tools like SonarQube. Emphasize your commitment to maintaining high standards in the development process.

Provide details about your experience with AWS, stating the specific services you’ve used and projects where you leveraged cloud technology to deliver effective solutions. Focus on benefits like scalability and cost-efficiency.

Describe your leadership philosophy, focusing on how you motivate and guide your team. Provide examples of how you create an environment of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.