Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain the backend of our Node.js-based gifting application.
• Build RESTful APIs to handle data requests from the frontend.
• Implement efficient database interactions using Postgres and Sequelize as the ORM.
• Utilize Redis for caching to optimize application performance.
• Leverage Docker for containerization to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Configure and manage Nginx as a reverse proxy and web server.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth data integration and API functionality.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

Requirements:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Express.js.
• Hands-on experience with Postgres and Sequelize.
• Expertise in utilizing Redis for caching.
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization concepts.
• Experience in configuring and managing Nginx.
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills

Bonus Points:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha).