Node js API integration

Primary Skills

• Node.js Backend Development - Proficient in building scalable and efficient server-side applications using Node.js, with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and non-blocking I/O.
  
  
• RESTful and GraphQL API Design - Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, including versioning, documentation, and adherence to best practices for performance and security.
  
  
• Express.js and Middleware Architecture - Skilled in using Express.js for routing, middleware integration, and request/response handling to build modular and maintainable backend services.
  
  
• Database Integration - Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and ORM/ODM tools like Sequelize or Mongoose.
  
  
• Authentication and Authorization - Implementation of secure authentication mechanisms using JWT, OAuth2, and session-based strategies, along with role-based access control (RBAC) and API security best practices.
  
  
• Testing and Debugging - Proficient in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using tools like Mocha, Chai, Jest, or Supertest, and debugging using Node Inspector or Chrome DevTools.
  
  
• API Documentation and Tools - Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger (OpenAPI), Postman, and Insomnia for testing and sharing API specifications.
  
  
• Deployment and CI/CD - Familiarity with deploying Node.js applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

Secondary Skills

• Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes
• Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis PubSub
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and service discovery patterns
• Understanding of serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions)
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular) for full-stack collaboration
• Basic knowledge of logging and monitoring tools like ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in Agile teams