Position: Node.js developer
Category: Node.js
English level: upper
Years of experience: 3


In my previous role as a Node.js developer, I have worked on various projects with different objectives and technologies. Here's an example of a project I completed:

Project: Development of a loan application that enables individuals or clusters take loan. I was part of a team responsible for building a loan application using Node.js. The goal was to create a scalable and efficient platform for users to take loan as individuals or as cluster.

Tasks:

Designing the architecture: Collaborating with the team to design the application's architecture, including the server-side logic, database structure, and communication protocols.
Backend development: Implementing the server-side logic using Node.js and Express.js framework. This involved handling user authentication, message routing, and data storage using PostgresDB.
Frontend integration: Collaborating with the frontend team to integrate the backend APIs
Real-time functionality: Implementing real-time functionality using Google firebase to enable instant notifications.
Testing and debugging: Writing unit tests and conducting thorough testing to ensure the application's reliability and functionality.

Technologies used:

Node.js: Backend JavaScript runtime environment.
Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js.
PostgresDB: SQL database for data storage.
Firebase: for user’s notifications both in app and group notifications.

My role in the team was that of a backend developer. I was responsible for developing and maintaining the server-side components of the application, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and performance

Areas for improvement:
While working on this project, I identified a few areas where I would like to improve my skills and knowledge as a Node.js developer:

Performance optimization: Enhancing the application's performance by identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, implementing caching mechanisms, and optimizing database queries.
Security practices: Staying updated with the latest security practices and implementing robust security measures, such as protecting against common vulnerabilities and ensuring secure data transmission.
Testing automation: Improving the testing process by implementing automated testing.
Scaling strategies: Exploring and gaining expertise in implementing strategies for application scalability.