Backend Engineer (Nodejs, Redis, Kafka, Spark) IRC296065

Description

Join a global technology team focused on building scalable platforms that help organizations understand and improve customer and employee experiences through large-scale data processing, analytics, and real-time insights. The team develops high-performance, data-driven solutions used by leading enterprises worldwide.

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with strong Node.js expertise and experience building scalable, distributed applications. In this role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of backend services, event-driven systems, and data-intensive applications that support high-volume production environments.

Requirements

• Proven experience developing backend applications with Node.js and JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience working with Kafka or similar messaging/event-streaming platforms.
• Experience with Redis or similar caching technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or AKS.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting applications using tools such as Grafana.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  
  
  

Key Skills

Must Have

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• Cassandra
• Architecture Design
• Kafka
• Kubernetes / AKS / Docker
• Grafana
• Microservices
• Messaging/Event Architecture
  
  
  

Nice to Have

• Python
• React.js
  
  
  

Job responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js.
• Build scalable and reliable APIs, services, and integrations.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL database structures and queries.
• Work with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka.
• Implement and manage data storage solutions, including relational databases and key-value stores.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning and indexing.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of microservices-based architectures.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, providing passive support approximately one week per month.
  
  
  

What we offer

Exciting Projects: Come take your place at the forefront of digital transformation! With clients across all industries and sectors, we offer an opportunity to work on market-defining products using the latest technologies.

Collaborative Environment:Expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance:GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules.We offer you the best quality of work life so that you exceed the expectations of our clients, while achieving your professional and personal ambitions.

Professional Development:Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes English classes, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings. We also offer the chance to travel internationally

Excellent Benefits:We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, extended paternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.