Senior Node.js Developer

PsychPlus is dedicated to creating technology-driven solutions that enhance accessibility and efficiency in mental healthcare. We are currently seeking a skilled and motivated Node.js Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling reliable backend systems that support our mission. The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering experience, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a passion for developing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. While experience with Flutter or React is a plus, our primary focus is on finding an exceptional Node.js engineer.

Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
- Build and manage RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Design, optimize, and maintain database structures and queries.
- Integrate third-party APIs, services, and external platforms.
- Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-tested code.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical issues.
- Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers.
- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural decisions.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve application performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 4 years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Node.js.
- Proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
- Extensive hands-on experience in Node.js backend development.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
- Strong understanding of REST API design and backend architecture principles.
- Experience working with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
- Knowledge of authentication mechanisms including JWT, OAuth, and API security best practices.
- Experience with Git, version control systems, and collaborative development workflows.
- Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and performance optimization.
- Ability to independently troubleshoot issues and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a remote team environment.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience with frontend technologies such as React.js or Next.js.
- Familiarity with Flutter and Dart development.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
- Understanding of Redis, message queues, and background job processing.
- Previous work on healthcare, telehealth, or SaaS applications is advantageous.
- Awareness of HIPAA or other healthcare data privacy and security regulations.

We offer a fully remote position for candidates based in Pakistan, providing the opportunity to work with an international engineering team on impactful healthcare technology projects. Our environment is collaborative and growth-oriented, with competitive compensation based on experience and technical expertise. This role allows you to contribute meaningfully to scalable systems and products that make a real difference.

We are looking for more than just a developer. The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer who takes ownership, understands system architecture, writes quality code, and can independently take features from development through to production. Node.js expertise is essential, and experience with React or Flutter is considered an added advantage.