Senior Software Engineer (Backend Node.js)

Virtej offers you a core of the three T’s, i.e., tools, talent, and technology, to fuel your growth. Our commitment to innovation and scalability allows us to provide solutions tailored to your business needs. Whether it’s a dynamic IT Consultation, innovative product development, or streamlining your business operations by helping you with recruitment, staff augmentation, and outsourcing services, our services help you save cost, time, and energy.The RoleYou possess a strong backend engineering foundation and are passionate about building scalable systems. Here’s what we require:You have 10+ years of overall software development experience.You have 5+ years of hands-on experience building microservices with Node.js.You have strong, proven expertise in the NestJS framework and TypeScript.You have significant experience with Cloud technologies (Azure is a plus) and designing highly scalable, distributed systems.You are proficient in DevOps and CI/CD pipelines, with practical knowledge of GitHub, Docker, and Kubernetes.You have designed and built databases for microservices using SQL Server and/or MongoDB.You have experience implementing caching solutions with tools like Redis.You are well-versed in Test Driven Development (TDD) and modern software best practices.It's Great, But Not Essential, If You Also HaveExperience with event-driven systems (Kafka, Azure Service Bus).Knowledge of front-end frameworks like Next.js or Angular.Experience with AI-powered development tools.Ideal ProfileYou are a backend specialist with over 10 years of experience, whose expertise lies in designing and scaling Node.js microservices. You don't just code; you architect, mentor, and drive best practices. You are fluent in the modern backend stack: NestJS, TypeScript, Azure, and DevOps. You're a proactive problem-solver, excited by greenfield projects and the opportunity to shape a new tech hub from the ground up. If you're passionate about building something massive and mentoring the next generation of engineers, you'll fit right in.What's on Offer?Pivotal Role & Greenfield Project: Be a foundational member of our new KL Centre of Excellence. This is not just maintenance; you will architect and build a large-scale, next-generation auction platform from the ground up.Career-Defining Impact: Your work will directly influence the core product of a market-leading, 900-person company, with your code handling millions of transactions.Excellent Compensation & Stability: We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, backed by the stability and resources of an established industry leader.AI-First Culture: We are committed to innovation. You will be empowered to adopt and master cutting-edge tools and practices, including an AI-First development approach.