Senior NodeJS Engineer

As a Senior NodeJS Engineer at With Intelligence, your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using NodeJS and related frameworks. You'll work collaboratively in a cross-functional team alongside React, PHP, and Python developers to deliver high-quality software solutions. Furthermore, you'll participate in the entire software development lifecycle from requirements gathering to deployment while ensuring your code is clean, efficient, and scalable.

Candidates for the Senior NodeJS Engineer position at With Intelligence should possess proven experience as a NodeJS Developer or in a similar role. Strong proficiency in NodeJS and related frameworks is essential, along with a good understanding of database systems like MySQL or PostgreSQL. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git, Agile methodologies, and a willingness to learn about PHP and Typescript will also benefit applicants.

At With Intelligence, we actively encourage our Senior NodeJS Engineers to stay updated with industry trends and technologies. We provide opportunities for continuous learning through projects that involve advanced data technology, AI, and ML. Additionally, our flexible working environment allows you to balance work and personal growth, enabling your professional development to flourish.

As a Senior NodeJS Engineer at With Intelligence, you'll be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team. You'll get to work alongside other talented professionals, including React, PHP, and Python developers, in an open-plan office designed for creativity and teamwork. This engaging environment fosters communication and collaboration, making it easier to achieve our shared goals.

Senior NodeJS Engineers at With Intelligence enjoy a robust benefits package, including 24 days of annual leave increasing to 29 days, enhanced parental leave, wellness days, and more. Our unique offerings also include flexible Fridays, breakfast provided daily, a focus on work-life balance, team-building social events, and opportunities to engage in charity initiatives.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you utilized NodeJS. Discuss the frameworks you worked with, such as Express or Koa, and elaborate on how you applied them to develop backend services. Highlight any challenges you faced and how you overcame them to provide insight into your problem-solving skills.

In your response, discuss strategies such as optimizing database queries, implementing caching mechanisms, and using load balancing to manage traffic effectively. Share insights on your approach to testing for performance under high load and any tools you have used to monitor and improve application performance.

Describe your approach to debugging, emphasizing your use of tools like Chrome DevTools or Node Inspector. You might talk about how you isolate issues, monitor logs, use breakpoints, and conduct thorough testing. Provide examples of specific scenarios where you successfully identified and resolved bugs.

Highlight the importance of clear communication during your collaboration. Describe your experience in integrating user-facing elements with server-side logic, sharing how you ensure a smooth workflow between backend and frontend teams. Discuss any tools or practices such as Agile methodologies you employ to facilitate this collaboration.

Discuss your familiarity with Git, describing your regular use for version control in projects. Talk about how you manage branches, pull requests, and resolve merge conflicts, offering examples of how these practices have improved your workflow and teamwork.

Select a relevant project where you faced significant challenges. Discuss the complexities of the project, your role, the obstacles encountered, and the steps you took to navigate those issues. Emphasize the skills you showcased and how your actions contributed to the project’s success.

Share your commitment to continuous learning through channels such as online courses, tech blogs, podcasts, and community forums. Discuss any recent trends or technologies you've adopted in your work, showcasing your proactive approach to professional development in the NodeJS ecosystem.

Respond by outlining key best practices such as writing clean, modular, and maintainable code, utilizing proper comment documentation, and adhering to coding standards. Explain how you incorporate code reviews and pair programming to ensure quality.

Elaborate on the testing methodologies you embrace, such as unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing. Discuss any tools you use for testing in NodeJS. Additionally, explain how you tackle debugging issues and validate functionality after making changes.

Discuss your familiarity with AWS, highlighting specific services you’ve utilized, such as Lambda, EC2, or S3. Provide examples of how you've deployed applications to the cloud and describe the benefits you’ve reaped from leveraging cloud infrastructure in your NodeJS projects.