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Senior Backend JavaScript Developer

Bright Data· R&D & Technical
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Hybrid (San Francisco, CA)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Senior Backend JavaScript Developer responsible for building and operating core backend services for Bright Data’s networking infrastructure, with end-to-end ownership from design to production and a focus on performance, reliability, and security.

Responsibilities

  • End-to-end feature development, from design and implementation to production rollout and ongoing improvements.
  • Build and maintain high-scale backend services with strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.
  • Participate in system design and architecture planning to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • Work on networking-related challenges such as traffic flows, proxy behavior, request/response handling, and protocol-level edge cases.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot complex networking issues using tools such as Wireshark (and similar packet inspection/debugging tools).
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage; participate actively in code reviews.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.
  • Continuously learn and apply best practices in backend engineering and networking.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 2+ years focused on backend JavaScript / Node.js development.
  • Very good understanding of how the Node.js event loop works, including practical knowledge of the platform’s strengths and limitations (I/O vs CPU-bound workloads, async patterns, blocking pitfalls, memory/GC considerations).
  • Proven experience building and operating production backend services.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and security, including: TCP/IP/UDP, DNS, HTTP1/2/3, TLS and WebSockets.
  • Experience with databases and caching layers such as MongoDB and Redis.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.
  • Proficient in system design fundamentals: APIs, scalability, performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.
  • Fast learner, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

Required:Backend JavaScript / Node.js developmentNode.js event loop understandingNetworking protocolsDatabases and caching
Last updated Jul 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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