Job Description

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Node.js + TypeScript + Azure)

Experience:

5+ Years

Work Mode:

Work From Office

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled

Senior Backend Developer

with strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing scalable backend systems, optimizing performance, building integrations, and ensuring production stability. This is an individual contributor role requiring excellent problem-solving skills, ownership, and the ability to lead technical discussions.

Must-Have Skills:-

Backend Development

Strong expertise in

Node.js & TypeScript

with frameworks like

Express or NestJS

.
Deep understanding of

REST API architecture

, microservices, and backend design patterns.

Database & Caching

Hands-on experience with

SQL Server / MySQL

including:
Query optimization
Indexing
Schema design
Resolving database bottlenecks
Practical experience with

Redis caching

(TTL, eviction policies, clustering) to reduce DB load.

Azure Cloud Expertise

Strong working knowledge of:

Azure Functions

Azure App Services

API Management

Azure SQL

Azure Redis Cache

CI/CD pipelines

(GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps)

Asynchronous Systems & Integrations

Experience building async workflows using

Azure Service Bus / RabbitMQ / Kafka

.
Ability to design incremental data sync, webhook-based updates, and reliable integration flows.

Security & Authentication

Strong understanding of:

JWT

, OAuth2
MFA/TOTP
RBAC
Secure token flows and best practices

Performance, Monitoring & Production Maturity

Experience optimizing backend systems for:
Lower latency
Higher throughput
Debugging slow queries
Strong skills in

production issue RCA

, monitoring, logging, and stability engineering.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.

Good-to-Have Skills

Experience refactoring

monolithic applications

into microservices.
Knowledge of

Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake

for analytics/data offloading.
Experience with

event-driven architecture

and distributed systems.
Familiarity with

Docker, Kubernetes

, and modern DevOps workflows.
Exposure to

VAPT

,

OWASP

, and cloud security best practices.
Experience integrating with third-party systems like

ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle NetSuite)

, webhook systems, or custom connectors.
Understanding of

ETL/ELT pipelines

, batch jobs, data orchestration.
Experience mentoring junior developers or leading small engineering pods.

Key Qualities We're Looking For

Strong ownership and ability to work independently.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams.
Passion for clean code and scalable architecture.

The Team:

TechAhead is a Global leader in Mobile Platforms, trusted by Fortune 500 Enterprises to Startups, Decade long proven track record in engineering innovative, robust, and scalable apps at speed. Helping clients achieve their greatest commerce potential. TechAhead has 200+ passionate employees in the USA & India office, our relentless pursuit of innovation, and our focus are the only customer, who is at the centre of all that we do - from small businesses to the Fortune 500.