Mandatory Skills
Retail/Ecommerce/Omnichannel domain experience is must. Strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript for backend services. Experience with Nest.js (preferred), Express, or Fastify frameworks. Proven ability in production support , incident management, and root cause analysis. Familiarity with API design (REST, GraphQL) and integration troubleshooting. Knowledge of monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog) for proactive issue detection. Understanding of cloud environments (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years in backend development with strong Node.js experience.
- 2+ years in sustainment or production support roles.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred; AWS/Azure acceptable).
Backend
- Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js (preferred), Express, Fastify
- BFF layer for React front-end integration
- API Gateway and rate-limiting strategies
API & Integration
- REST, GraphQL, Apollo, gRPC
- Webhooks and third-party API integrations
Cloud & Infrastructure
- GCP (primary), AWS/Azure knowledge is a plus
- Docker, Kubernetes (GKE), Helm
- Terraform for Infrastructure as Code
Data Stores
- SQL: PostgreSQL, Cloud SQL
- NoSQL: Firestore, MongoDB
- Caching: Redis, Memorystore
Monitoring & Observability
- Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog, Splunk
- Cloud Logging & Cloud Monitoring
CI/CD & DevOps
- GitLab CI, Jenkins pipelines
- Canary releases, blue-green deployments
Security
- OAuth2, JWT, API security best practices
- Vulnerability scanning and patching