Responsibilities
Understand and work with the existing Node.js backend
Develop recent backend features and APIs
Fix bugs and improve existing functionality
Work with MongoDB databases and optimize queries where required
Integrate APIs and third-party services
Maintain and improve backend performance, security, and scalability
Collaborate with the frontend developer/project team
Test and deploy backend changes
Requirements
Robust experience with Node.js and Express.js
Good knowledge of MongoDB
Experience working with existing/legacy codebases
Strong understanding of REST APIs
Experience with Git/GitHub
Ability to troubleshoot and independently solve backend issues
Positive communication and ability to meet project deadlines
Project Type
This is an existing project, so you will be given access to the current backend/codebase. The developer should be comfortable understanding the existing architecture and continuing development from the current stage.
To Apply
Please share:
Your experience with Node.js + MongoDB
Examples of relevant projects
GitHub/portfolio (if available)
Your expected rate (hourly or project-based)
Your availability to start
Only experienced developers with hands-on Node.js + MongoDB experience are preferred.