Job Title: Jr. Node.js Developer
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Job Type: Full Time
Department: MEAN Stack
About Simform:
Simform is a premier digital engineering company specializing in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform is a strong partner for Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 5+ countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market. Simform takes pride in being one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a passionate Node.js Software Engineer with 1–3 years of experience in backend development. You will work as part of a collaborative engineering team, building scalable services, implementing robust APIs, and following good engineering practices. This role offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your backend fundamentals while gradually exploring DevOps and cloud concepts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Write clean, maintainable, and scalable backend code using JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Develop RESTful APIs and work with SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Participate in code reviews and share constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with frontend developers for seamless API integration.
- Ensure security, performance, and reliability of backend systems.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, grooming, and daily stand-ups
Preferred Qualification:
- Experience: 1–3 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Node.js.
- Solid understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript fundamentals.
- Experience with frameworks like Express.js or NestJS.
- Familiarity with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Understanding of REST API design and best practices.
- Experience with Git and standard development workflows.
- Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn cloud services, Docker, and CI/CD tools.
Why Join Us:
- Exposure to frontend technologies like React.js, Angular, or Vue (optional but beneficial).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Basic understanding of containerization tools like Docker.
- Understanding of messaging queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka) is a plus.
- Interest in GraphQL or real-time communication (Socket.IO, WebSockets).