Senior Backend Developer - Node.js & Nest.js

About the Role

We're hiring a Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team at BrainRocket, a global leader in creating innovative tech products for the Fintech and iGaming industries. As a Senior Backend Developer remote, you'll play a crucial role in developing and maintaining our in-house backend platforms using Node.js and Nest.js. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of 1,300 bright minds who are passionate about shaping the future of technology.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain in-house backend platforms using Node.js and Nest.js.
• Optimize database performance by debugging queries, managing indexes, and utilizing data partitioning strategies.
• Design and implement complex third-party API integrations.
• Build new features and services from scratch within a microservices architecture.
• Ensure system reliability by understanding and monitoring the DB planner and data normalization principles.
• Manage and scale systems handling Big Data and high-load SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following TDD and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, high-performance solutions.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and the ECMAScript 6 standards.
• 5+ years of commercial experience with Node.js and Nest.js.
• 5+ years of commercial experience in web development.
• High-load Database Expertise: Hands-on experience with Relational DBs and managing Big Data.
• Good understanding of data organization (normalization, partitions) and the theory behind why these structures matter.
• Strong understanding of table indexing (types and caveats) and the DB Query Planner.
• Real experience with query debugging and performance improvement.
• Commercial experience of working with high-load SQL or NoSQL databases.
• Commercial experience of implementing the REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Understanding of the TDD principles and experience of writing tests.
• Understanding of microservice architecture principles.
• Experience of GIT version control system.
• Experience with RabbitMQ and Redis.
• Experience with databases MongoDB and MySQL.
• At least an Intermediate level of English.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing over CI/CD/Micro Services architecture/Containers.
• Experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Nats.
• Experience with TypeScript.

What We Offer

• Learning and development opportunities and interesting, challenging tasks.
• Relocation package (tickets, staying in a hotel for up to 2 weeks, and visa relocation support for our employees and their family members).
• Opportunity to develop language skills.
• Time for proper rest, with 21 non-business days per year and an additional 6 paid sick days.
• Competitive remuneration level with annual review.
• Teambuilding activities.

Interested in relocating to the United Arab Emirates? Apply today for the Senior Backend Developer remote position and take the next step in your career!