Backend Node.js Developer

Description 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.