Senior Backend Developer (Node.js Developer)

We are seeking Backend/Node.js developer to join our team at Mississauga, ON

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Description

Job Summary: As a Senior Node.js Developer at Synechron Inc you will be instrumental in driving our backend development with a focus on Node.js and Express.js frameworks. This 100% hands-on role requires a seasoned professional capable of splitting their time equally between coding and meticulous code reviews. You will be expected to uphold and enforce coding standards across both UI components and backend services, providing guidance and corrective strategies for pull requests that do not meet our rigorous quality benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.js in a Mongo DB environment.

Spend 50% of the time on hands-on development, writing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.

Dedicate the other 50% to conducting comprehensive code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding best practices.

Review all pull requests (PRs) thoroughly, ensuring that code conforms to the highest standards.

Guide developers by providing detailed and constructive feedback on PRs and define corrective actions when necessary.

Lead the potential implementation of distributed caching solutions, such as Redis, to optimize system performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Stay updated on the latest industry trends and technologies, and advocate for the adoption of new tools and practices where appropriate.

Qualifications:

At least 10 years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend technologies.

Proven expertise in Node.js and Express.js frameworks.

In-depth knowledge of MongoDB and experience with database design and management.

Experience with implementing distributed caching mechanisms, Redis preferred.

A solid understanding of best practices in code reviews and PR analysis.

Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely

We can offer you:

A highly competitive compensation and benefits package

A multinational organization with 51 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad

Laptop and a mobile phone

10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays)

Maternity & Paternity leave plans

A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region)

Retirement savings plans

A higher education certification policy

Commuter benefits (varies by region)

Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development

On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses

Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups

Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms

A flat and approachable organization

A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.