NodeJS - Backend Engineer

Join Colada as a NodeJS - Backend Engineer and Drive Innovation in the Food & Beverage Industry

At Colada, a pioneering force in the Food & Beverage sector based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, we are seeking a talented NodeJS - Backend Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable server-side applications that power our cutting-edge solutions. As part of our dynamic team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure, ensuring seamless performance, reliability, and innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are passionate about crafting high-performance applications, we invite you to be a part of our mission.

In this strategic role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to architect and implement robust backend systems that align with our business objectives. Your expertise in NodeJS and backend development will enable you to deliver efficient, scalable, and high-performance APIs that drive user engagement and operational excellence. Whether you're optimizing database interactions, refining application logic, or enhancing system architecture, your contributions will directly impact the success of our products and services.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Backend Development and Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using TypeScript and ExpressJS, ensuring they meet the highest standards of performance, security, and maintainability.
• API Development: Lead the creation of RESTful APIs that serve as the backbone of our applications, ensuring seamless integration with frontend systems and third-party services.
• Database Optimization: Leverage your expertise in MongoDB to optimize data models, queries, and storage solutions, ensuring efficient data retrieval and manipulation for optimal application performance.
• Scalability and Deployment: Utilize Docker and Docker-Compose to containerize applications, and deploy scalable solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and seamless user experiences.
• Collaboration and Innovation: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, prioritize, and implement features that enhance user experience and business value.
• Performance Tuning: Continuously monitor and optimize application performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing solutions to enhance speed, efficiency, and scalability.

Why Join Colada?

At Colada, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. As a NodeJS - Backend Engineer, you will benefit from:

• Competitive Compensation: A market-leading salary package, including Equity Stake Options (ESOPs), reflecting your contributions and the value you bring to the team.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy the flexibility of a remote work setup, designed to support both productivity and work-life balance.
• Career Development: Access to continuous learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and resources to help you grow professionally and master new technologies.
• Innovative Team Culture: Be part of a dynamic, collaborative team that values creativity, problem-solving, and shared success.

Qualifications and Skills

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Proven Expertise in NodeJS: Deep knowledge of NodeJS and JavaScript, with experience in building and maintaining scalable backend applications.
• RESTful API Development: Strong proficiency in designing, implementing, and optimizing RESTful APIs that meet industry best practices.
• Database Management: Hands-on experience with MongoDB and other databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data integrity management.
• Version Control: Familiarity with Git and other version control systems to manage code repositories effectively and collaborate with team members.
• Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills: A keen ability to diagnose complex issues, propose innovative solutions, and optimize system performance.
• Communication and Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.

If you are a detail-oriented, results-driven professional eager to make an impact in a fast-growing industry, we encourage you to apply and join our team at Colada. Together, we will shape the future of Food & Beverage technology and deliver exceptional experiences for our users.