Senior full stack engineer

The Senior Full Stack Developer (Backend Focused) will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems, APIs, and database-driven applications. This role requires deep expertise in Node.js, microservices architecture, Postgre SQL/My SQL database design, query optimization, and application performance. While frontend experience is desirable, the primary focus will be on building robust, secure, and high-performing backend services that power enterprise-grade web applications.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js, Type Script, Express.js, and related frameworks. Build RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures to support business critical applications. Design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, SSO). Develop reusable backend components and services following industry best practices. Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, maintainability, and high availability.

Database Development & Optimization

Design, develop, and maintain complex database schemas in Postgre SQL and/or My SQL. Write optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and database scripts. Monitor and improve database performance through indexing, query tuning, and execution plan analysis. Ensure database security, backup strategies, replication, and disaster recovery readiness. Manage large datasets and optimize database interactions for high-throughput applications.

Performance & Reliability

Identify and resolve application bottlenecks, memory leaks, and performance issues. Conduct profiling, debugging, monitoring, and root cause analysis across backend services and databases. Implement caching strategies using Redis or similar technologies. Ensure system reliability through logging, monitoring, alerting, and observability tools.

Collaboration & Quality

Collaborate with frontend developers to define APIs and integration patterns. Participate in architecture reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions. Conduct peer code reviews and mentor junior developers. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation. Work closely with product teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Dev Ops & Cloud

Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation. Support cloud-native deployments on AWS. Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Maintain secure and reliable production environments.

Experience

6+ years of commercial software development experience across front-end and strong focus back-end. Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable applications in fast paced environments using Node.js and Postgre SQL/My SQL. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Healthcare, Saa S, or enterprise application experience is highly desirable.

What It Takes to Thrive at Care Monitor

A passion for coding and building impactful products. A team-player mindset with the ability to lead and mentor. A "can-do" attitude with adaptability to evolving technologies. Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.