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Popular mid-level backend role with metro location and broad security/tech requirements increases applicant competition.
Node.js backend and API security skills transfer across industries but require backend-specific expertise.
Explicit 5+ years plus mandatory Node.js, SQL and security requirements create high shortlisting strictness.
Own the design, development, deployment, and ongoing improvement of scalable, secure backend systems and enterprise-grade REST APIs using Node.js.
Define and maintain backend architecture, including application structure, service boundaries, integration patterns, and API versioning/documentation.
Ensure application and API security by implementing authentication, authorization, secure coding practices, and addressing OWASP Top 10 and API security risks.
5+ years of professional software development experience, especially with production-grade enterprise backend systems.
Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, REST API development, and SQL/database design.
Deep understanding of API authentication/authorization mechanisms and application/API security practices.
Experience with secure coding principles and debugging/performance optimization in backend systems.
Experienced in architecting backend systems rather than just coding predefined tasks, with a focus on scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
Demonstrates a strong security mindset, capable of identifying security issues during design and code review, and proficient with OWASP security concepts including JWT, OAuth 2.0, RBAC.
Able to work across backend, database, API, and deployment layers and collaborate effectively with frontend developers using React.