API Lead (Node.js/ NestJS) | QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) Digital Commerce & Loyalty | W2 | Onsite | 10 years
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We are looking for an experienced API Lead to design, develop, and lead the delivery of scalable, cloud-native APIs and backend services. If you thrive on building high-performance, event-driven systems and microservices for massive customer-facing platforms, let's talk!
What You'll Do: Lead & Mentor: Drive enterprise-grade API design (NestJS/Express), enforce API standards, and mentor a talented engineering team. Architect Microservices: Build resilient, high-volume microservices and event-driven architectures with fault-tolerance patterns (circuit breakers, retries). Cloud-Native Engineering: Deploy scalable solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP, partnering with DevOps on CI/CD and IaC. Data Optimization: Work with SQL/NoSQL databases to optimize high-throughput transactional and event-driven workloads.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Web services design?, Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years leading API/backend teams. Core Tech: Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, NestJS, and Express.js. Architecture: Proven track record with Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture. Cloud & Data: Solid experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP) and both SQL and NoSQL databases. API Mastery: Deep understanding of REST API design, security, and lifecycle management.
Bonus Points For: Experience in QSR, Retail, Hospitality, or E-commerce. Hands-on experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, or Azure Service Bus. Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.