NodeJS Software Engineer

Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines | Software Engineering | Full-time | Partially remote

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Who We Are

We are trusted, modern technology leaders in:

  • Agile Software Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Cloud Consulting and Managed Services
  • Data Engineering and Analytics 
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

We use technology to enrich experiences, empower businesses, and uplift communities.

Our C.A.R.E. values:

  • nourish Creativity
  • embody Agility
  • manifest Reliability
  • pursue Evolution

The Role

We are seeking talented and motivated Mid-level Backend Software Engineers to join our dynamic engineering team. As a Mid-level Backend Software Engineer, you will contribute to the backend development efforts, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless integration to backend systems by frontend applications while also providing security, scalability, and availability to the platform.

The Benefits

At Stratpoint, we enjoy the autonomy, lack of bureaucracy, and the freedom to experiment but without the chaos. We’re like a startup but with adult supervision.

You will be supported by capable management of HR, Finance and IT that adheres to the highest standards of integrity and good governance.

Hybrid is our mode of work, but when we need to come together, we have inviting open floor office spaces designed to spark gatherings, collaboration, and camaraderie.

Stratpoint employees enjoy:

  • SSS, Pag-ibig and Philhealth benefits + company contribution
  • a monthly miscellaneous allowance
  • 13th month pay based on your monthly rate.
  • Vacation and Sick leave
  • Wellness programs such as Wellness Wednesdays
  • HMO coverage
  • Team buildings and quarterly events (company outings and festive celebrations for Chinese New Year, Valentines, Halloween and Christmas)
  • And, friendly intramural competitions

Your Team

You will work closely with our business partners, the household brands in technology, such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft and Outsystems.

Your Responsibilities

  • Participate in the design and implementation of high-performance, platform agnostic, and secure backend systems particularly using Nest.js written in TypeScript.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, frontend engineers, backend engineers, and technical architects to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
  • Implement design decisions, emphasizing security, modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
  • Seamlessly integrate of multiple endpoints, data sources, and databases (RDBMS, NoSQL, In-Memory) into a cohesive backend system
  • Develop, implement, and maintain secure and scalable REST and GraphQL APIs that  adheres to best practices which enables seamless and secured integration between frontend and backend systems
  • Security and data protection implementation at all levels of the application.
  • Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using tools specifically using Jest or Mocha.
  • Optimize backend performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to ensure a smooth user experience. Including performant data design and schemas, optimized according to business processes and requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with API versioning and deprecation policies.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and continuous integration processes. 
  • Create and maintain technical documentation such as source code documentation, API, DFS, IFS, and knowledgebase.
  • Mentor junior backend engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure that best practices are always followed.
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely resolution to production incidents and issues.
  • Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in backend development, proposing and implementing innovative solutions and building up own skills and other backend technologies

About You
You are/have: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
  • 2+ years of professional backend development experience, with a focus on Node.js and TypeScript
  • Strong understanding of Javascript, with working experience on Nest.js being highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of backend build tools, configuration tools, and package managers
  • Proficiency in creating RESTful APIs and an understanding of RESTful principles and best practices. Working experience in implementing GraphQL API’s highly desirable
  • Experience with unit testing frameworks specifically using Jest and Mocha; performance optimization and troubleshooting techniques.
  • Experience in operating systems and server management is a plus.
  • Familiar with microservices and Serverless framework.
  • Experience with version control using Git and collaborative development workflows.
  • Great problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues with minimal supervision.
  • Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Prior experience in Agile or Scrum development methodologies.
  • Experience on other backend interactions such as Websockets and gRPC is a plus.

Nice to Have:

  • Familiarity with CI/CD processes and DevOps practices is a plus.

The requirements listed in this job description are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark of what we are looking for, we encourage you to submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you more!