Senior Full Stack Engineer (NestJS, Next.js, AWS, Kafka)

A fast-growing team is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to take ownership of backend services, build reliable frontend components, and contribute to a scalable architecture. Youll collaborate with tech leads and cross-functional teams to deliver features across a modern cloud-native stack.

Tech Stack Youll Work With

• Backend: Node.js (NestJS), TypeScript

• Frontend: React (Next.js)

• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB

• Cloud: AWS (Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, etc.)

• Messaging: Kafka (event-driven architecture)

• DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain microservices using NestJS and Kafka

• Build responsive, maintainable UI components with Next.js

• Integrate and manage data using PostgreSQL and MongoDB

• Deliver production-ready features using AWS managed services

• Write clean, testable code and engage in code reviews

• Collaborate with tech leads, DevOps, and QA to ensure timely, high-quality releases

• Improve system performance, security, and scalability

What Were Looking For

• 3 - 6 years of experience in full-stack or backend development

• Strong proficiency in Node.js (NestJS) and React (Next.js)

• Experience with Kafka or similar event-driven architectures

• Familiarity with AWS cloud services

• Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and infrastructure-as-code tools

• Passion for quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with GraphQL or API gateway management

• Familiarity with real-time systems, WebSockets, or online services

• Interest in microservices, caching, or observability tools like Prometheus or ELK