Node.JS Lead (Onsite- Gurugram/Hyderabad)

Critical Competencies for Success Behavioral:

• Should be a good team player & able to work independently under pressure.
• Strategic thinker balanced with a grasp of details. Must possess the ability to switch between execution and strategy mode most effortlessly.
• Ability to see the big picture, visualize the future and develop relevant functional strategies which value add to our business.
• Ability to prioritize and cope with competing demands. Must possess a sense of urgency and excellent execution and project management skills.
• Must be excited by and be able to navigate ambiguity.
• Passion for results and excellence.
• Must be able to get the job done by working collaboratively with others.
• Inquisitive and analytical mind; out-of-the-box thinking; bring a creative perspective to business problems applying functional expertise, business understanding and common sense.

Technical:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in backend development using JavaScript, NodeJS and micro service, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing and leading high-performing backend development teams.
• Working Experience in containerization (Docker), Container Management Platforms (Kubernetes), deploying apps in AWS and performing DevOps.
• A strong and in-depth understanding of cloud, CI/CD practices, and modern development practices. Tooling such as GitHub, Bitbucket, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift, SonarQube, etc.
• Strong technical expertise in micro services technologies and best practices.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for technology and a strong desire to stay with current industry trends.
• Should have excellent programming/coding and logical skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Experience with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall backend strategy, aligning with business goals and industry best practices.
• Define and implement micro services development standards, best practices, and guidelines.
• Stay abreast of the latest technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
• Conduct competitive analysis and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Plan, manage, and execute backend development projects on time and within budget.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ensure projects are delivered with high quality and meet business requirements.