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API Lead - Intellisoft Technologies
Software Engineer
Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable, cloud‑native APIs and backend services for high‑traffic digital commerce and loyalty platforms, driving performance, resilience, and team excellence using Node.js, NestJS, and Express.js.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and implement high‑performance, event‑driven APIs and microservices using Node.js, NestJS, and Express.js.
- Lead a cross‑functional engineering team, setting coding standards, conducting code reviews, and mentoring developers.
- Design and enforce API governance policies, ensuring consistency, security, and documentation across services.
- Collaborate with product, data, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable, cloud‑native solutions on modern infrastructure.
- Drive continuous improvement of performance, reliability, and maintainability through monitoring, profiling, and refactoring.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience building production‑grade APIs and microservices in Node.js.
- Deep knowledge of NestJS, Express.js, and related ecosystem libraries.
- Proven track record in designing distributed, cloud‑native architectures and leading engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of API design principles, security best practices, and documentation standards.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.