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# NodeJS Developer, Menlo Park, CA (Hybrid- 3 days Onsite)

- **Company:** METRO AREA ANIMAL ADOPTION ASSOCIATION
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Applications Architecture, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Code Optimization, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Structures, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, HP Systems Insight Manager, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, Open Source Technology, Performance Tuning, Scrum Methodology, Queueing Systems, Redis, Secure Coding, Software Deployment, TypeScript, Software Organization, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Express.js, Software Security, Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Video Streaming, Asynchronous Programming, Api Design, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Serverless Computing, Docker, Web Api, Microservices
- **Published:** October 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/999ac49f-77df-4b68-8862-1cfd2a957058

## About the Role

* Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript.
 * Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, promises, callbacks, and event loops.
 * Experience developing RESTful APIs and backend services.
 * Knowledge of Express.js or comparable Node.js frameworks.
 * Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
 * Proficiency with relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
 * Familiarity with API security, authentication, authorization, and data validation.
 * Experience writing unit and integration tests.
 * Strong understanding of Git and software development best practices.
 * Good problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desired Qualifications

 * Familiarity with Java and an understanding of common backend development concepts.
 * Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
 * Experience with message queues, event-driven systems, or streaming technologies.
 * Understanding of Docker, containerization, and cloud-based application deployment.
 * Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud services.
 * Knowledge of TypeScript and modern JavaScript development practices.
 * Experience with application monitoring, logging, and performance analysis.
 * Understanding of Agile or Scrum development methodologies.

Nice-to-Have

 * Experience working with GraphQL.
 * Familiarity with Kubernetes and infrastructure-as-code tools.
 * Exposure to serverless architectures.
 * Knowledge of automated CI/CD pipelines.
 * Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities.
 * Experience working in a large-scale, high-availability production environment.
 * Familiarity with secure coding standards and performance optimization techniques.

## Description

We are seeking a skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and services. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in core Node.js development, API design, asynchronous programming, and server-side application architecture. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing solutions., * Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Node.js.

 * Build scalable, secure, and high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices.
 * Work with asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and server-side JavaScript.
 * Develop clean, modular, reusable, and maintainable code.
 * Integrate applications with databases, third-party services, and external APIs.
 * Perform debugging, troubleshooting, code optimization, and performance tuning.
 * Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated test cases.
 * Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
 * Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams.
 * Work with version control systems and support CI/CD processes.
 * Prepare technical documentation for applications, APIs, and development processes.
 * Monitor applications and help resolve production issues.