What is the role of a NodeJS Developer?
What is a Node JS developer?
A Node.js developer deploys and maintains network applications and manages the exchange of data between servers and users. As a Node.js developer you will oversee the development of the back-end components and connecting applications with other web services. You will also support front-end developers on the integration of web-based applications.
Responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining all server-side network components
Collaborate with front-end developers to work on the integration of elements
Focus on ensuring the optimal performance of database and responsiveness
Provide high end security features
Keep up with the latest trends
Running diagnostics tests, detecting bugs and software errors, then creating a backup option and providing technical support
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code to develop high performance applications
Implement security and data protection
Design customer-facing UI and back-end services
Recommend and implement improvements to processes and technologies
Tech stack:
HTML5
CSS3
Node
TypeScript
JavaScript
AWS
Graft QL
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Qualifications:
BA degree in computer science, information science or a similar degree
A few years of experience as a Node.js developer
Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks and frameworks
Knowledge of Node.js and relevant frameworks
Basic front-end knowledge, including knowledge of technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work well in a team and collaborate
Great analytical skills and problem-solving abilities
Professional Development:
There is an increasing demand for Node.js developers and it offers promising career opportunities for developers looking to start their career in web development or for those with experience, gives good opportunities to progress. From here, you have the opportunity to progress to becoming a tech lead then an engineering manager, and eventually becoming head of engineering for an organisation.
Alternative Careers:
Software engineer
Tech lead
Engineering manager
Head of engineer