Backend Node.js Developer

abra professional services is seeking a Backend Node.js Developer.

We are looking for a skilled Backend Node.js Developer to develop and maintain backend services in a complex, event-driven Microservices architecture.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with Node.js, JavaScript, Microservices, Kafka/RabbitMQ, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AI-assisted development tools.

A full-time hybrid position based in Central Israel, with 4 days a week from the office and 1 day remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js in an event-driven Microservices architecture.
• Design and implement solutions for processing events from multiple systems, supporting various business processes and services.
• Develop REST APIs and integrate between complex systems and interfaces.
• Investigate complex technical issues and analyze logs in distributed environments.
• Design technological solutions while collaborating with development teams, architects, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
• Utilize AI tools throughout the development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, and critically reviewing AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

Professional requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in Backend development using Node.js – mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript – mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience developing Microservices – mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience working with Kafka and/or RabbitMQ – mandatory.
• At least 2 years of experience developing REST APIs and working with SQL/NoSQL databases – mandatory.
• At least 1 year of experience writing automated Unit and Integration tests – mandatory.
• Proven experience regularly using AI tools for planning, development, and testing, including critically evaluating outputs and identifying and correcting errors – mandatory.
• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI – mandatory.
• Strong system-wide thinking, solution design, and complex troubleshooting skills – mandatory.
• Experience working with MongoDB – advantage.
• Familiarity with monitoring and log analysis tools such as Elasticsearch and Kibana – advantage.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes environments – advantage.
• Experience developing with TypeScript – advantage.
• Experience developing with React – advantage.

Personality requirements

• Strong analytical and system-wide thinking with excellent technological solution design capabilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex distributed environments.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment, particularly when evaluating AI-generated outputs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with technical and business stakeholders.