Node.js Developer Armonk, NY

Node.js Developer – Armonk, NY

Seeking a Node.js Developer with strong Type Script experience to build and support scalable backend services on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform.

This role will focus on designing and developing APIs and event-driven services that integrate with Apache Kafka for real-time data processing and system communication. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in modern CI/CD environments, writing clean and testable code, and collaborating across product, engineering, and operations teams.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and Type Script.
• Build reusable modules and service components with a focus on scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Write unit tests and participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Develop producers/consumers and service integrations leveraging Apache Kafka.
• Support message processing workflows, error handling, retries, and operational visibility for Kafka-driven services.
• Build and deploy services on Azure, following cloud-native design patterns and security best practices.
• Collaborate with Dev Ops/Platform teams to support deployment automation, environment configuration, and operational stability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and Git-based workflows (branching, pull requests, code reviews).
• Troubleshoot production issues by analyzing logs/metrics, identifying root causes, and implementing long-term fixes.
• Improve monitoring and operational readiness through dashboards, alerts, and runbooks (general best practice-tailorable to your environment).
• Work closely with stakeholders to refine requirements, estimate work, and deliver iteratively in an Agile environment.

• Strong backend development experience with Node.js and Type Script.
• Hands‑on experience building and integrating event-driven services using Apache Kafka.
• Experience deploying and running services on Microsoft Azure.
• Solid understanding of API design, distributed system fundamentals, and production troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Git-based development workflows and collaborative engineering practices.