About the role

Senior Backend JavaScript Developer for Bright Data's DCA team focusing on Node.js and backend services. Build and maintain SaaS applications in a microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

End-to-end feature development, from design and implementation to production rollout and ongoing improvements.
Build and operate backend services with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, and performance in a microservices environment.
Participate in system design and architecture planning, and contribute to technical decisions across the team.
Work with asynchronous, message-driven components using Redis Streams, including debugging, tuning, and ensuring resilient processing.
Write high-quality, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage; participate actively in code reviews.
Collaborate effectively with teammates and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact outcomes.
Continuously learn, adapt, and stay up-to-date with best practices and evolving technologies.

5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 3+ years focused on backend JavaScript / Node.js development.
Proven experience building and maintaining SaaS applications and/or production backend services.
Experience working in a microservices architecture (service boundaries, APIs, reliability patterns).
Hands-on experience with MongoDB and Redis (including practical experience with Redis Streams or similar pub/sub/stream processing).
Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
Good understanding of system design fundamentals: APIs, data modeling, performance, scalability, and reliability.
Fast learner, able to work both independently and as a team player.
Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.