Backend Technical Lead (Node/TypeScript) - REF8600
About the role
Creative Software is seeking a Lead Backend Developer with extensive experience in backend development for enterprise-level products and applications. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs, with a focus on server-side logic, database integration, and modern backend frameworks. The successful candidate will work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers, and will be responsible for architectural decisions, mentoring developers, and contributing to the technical strategy. The company offers a flexible working environment, attractive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth.
Must have
- B.Sc. degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Overall, 10+ years of experience as a Backend Developer, with a minimum of 5 years in the capacity of a Lead Backend Developer.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, or JavaScript (ES6+)
- Solid understanding of Node.js internals: the event loop, non-blocking I/O, streams, clustering, and worker threads.
- Hands-on experience with Node.js frameworks such as NestJS, Express.js, Fastify, Hono or Koa.js, and package managers such as npm, pnpm and Yarn.
- Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, software design principles, and design patterns.
- Experience designing, developing and consuming RESTful APIs, GraphQL services and real-time applications using WebSockets.
- Experience with microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and messaging platforms such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases, data modelling, indexing, and query optimization.
- Experience with caching mechanisms such as Redis.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with logging frameworks, monitoring, distributed tracing, and observability tools, including Prometheus, Grafana, and Loki.
- Experience writing unit tests with Jest or Mocha and integration and/or contract tests, as well as using code quality tools such as SonarQube or Codescene, and managing code with Git.
- Understanding application security, including OAuth 2.0, JWT, RBAC, data encryption and the OWASP Top 10.
- Proven ability to mentor and influence technical direction within a team.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to staying current with Node.js technologies, frameworks and practices.
- Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Technologies
- AWS
- Azure
- CI/CD
- Data Modeling
- DevOps
- Docker
- Event-Driven Architecture
- Express.js
- Fastify
- GCP
- Git
- Grafana
- GraphQL
- JavaScript
- Jest
- JWT
- Kafka
- Koa
- Kubernetes
- Loki
- Microservices
- Mocha
- NestJS
- Node.js
- NoSQL
- npm
- OAuth
- Observability
- OWASP
- Prometheus
- RabbitMQ
- RBAC
- Redis
- REST
- SonarQube
- TypeScript
- Unit Testing
- WebSockets
Highlights
The company offers a flexible working environment, opportunities to travel overseas, and wellness facilities including a recreation zone and gym. The role is with a UK-based client but is managed by Creative Software in Sri Lanka. No explicit application deadline or visa requirements are mentioned.
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