The demand for high‑performance backend services is soaring as businesses shift to micro‑service architectures. Companies like Gurus Infotech are seeking seasoned Node.js engineers to build scalable APIs that power modern applications. This Senior Node.js Backend Developer role offers a chance to lead critical projects while working remotely or from Orlando.

Job Summary

You will design, develop, and maintain high‑performance backend systems and RESTful micro‑services using Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js. The role involves collaborating in Agile teams, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and optimizing data stores such as CouchDB and MSSQL.

Top 3 Critical Skills Table

Skill	Why it's critical	Mastery Level
Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript)	Core runtime for building scalable services	Senior
REST APIs & Express.js	Enables communication between front‑end and services	Senior
CI/CD (Jenkins, Git)	Automates deployment, ensuring reliability	Senior

Interview Preparation

Explain how you would design a scalable REST API using Express.js.
What the interviewer is looking for: Understanding of routing, middleware, load balancing, and performance considerations.
Describe your experience with CI/CD pipelines, specifically using Jenkins and Git.
What the interviewer is looking for: Ability to automate builds, tests, and deployments, and knowledge of best practices.
How do you handle data consistency and transactions when working with both CouchDB and MSSQL?
What the interviewer is looking for: Strategies for eventual consistency, ACID compliance, and integration patterns.
What techniques do you use to monitor and improve backend performance in a micro‑service environment?
What the interviewer is looking for: Profiling, logging, tracing, caching, and scaling methods.
Walk through a recent project where you migrated a monolithic service to micro‑services.
What the interviewer is looking for: Architectural decision‑making, challenges faced, and measurable outcomes.

Resume Optimization

Node.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
REST APIs
Express.js
Microservices
CouchDB
MSSQL
CI/CD
Jenkins
Git
Agile

Application Strategy

When reaching out to the recruiter, send a concise email that greets the hiring manager, attaches your resume, and clearly highlights your top skills. Make sure to mention related skills you possess, such as Node.js, REST API development, and CI/CD pipeline automation, and reference specific projects where you applied these technologies.

Career Roadmap

Current Role	Typical Experience	Core Focus	Next Position
Senior Node.js Backend Developer	9+ years backend, microservices	Scaling APIs, architecture	Lead Backend Engineer
Lead Backend Engineer	2‑3 years leading teams	Technical leadership, design	Engineering Manager
Engineering Manager	3‑5 years managing engineers	People & project management	Director of Engineering
Director of Engineering	5+ years strategic oversight	Strategy, cross‑functional alignment	VP of Engineering

Senior Node.js Backend Developer