Node JS - We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer with 6-8 years of experience to join our core development team. The role requires deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, API Design and Management, with a strong focus on GraphQL architectures. You will play a key role in driving technical excellence, mentoring junior developers, and contributing to the overall system architecture.

System

Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of robust, scalable, and maintainable backend services primarily using Node.js and TypeScript.

API Development: Architect, develop, and manage highly productive GraphQL APIs, including defining schemas, implementing resolvers, and optimizing data fetching.

API Management:



Define and enforce API design standards (both GraphQL and RESTful), versioning strategies, documentation (e.g., OpenAPI/Swagger), and API gateway policies. Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, well-tested, and performant code. Conduct thorough code reviews and advocate for engineering best practices (e.g., security, observability, maintainability).

Performance & Scalability: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security of production systems.

📌 Senior Consultant (Chennai)
🏢 Virtusa
📍 Chennai