A Node.js developer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic in JavaScript and/or variants of it, such as CoffeeScript, IcedCoffeeScript, etc. Node.js developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the Node.js application.
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A Node.js developer is responsible for writing server-side web application logic in JavaScript and/or variants of it, such as CoffeeScript, IcedCoffeeScript, etc. Node.js developers usually develop back-end components, connect the application with the other (often third-party) web services, and support the front-end developers by integrating their work with the Node.js application.
Writing a good job description and advertisement for a Node.js developer requires proper separation of concerns. When you are looking for an advanced Node.js developer, posting a generic web developer description in your job ad will bring numerous applications from people who are specialized in building front-end user interfaces, or web designers who have little knowledge about programming.
Node.js relies on the same languages and technologies that are used in front-end development work, which makes it difficult to distinguish between the two areas of expertise. This article will provide you with a sample Node.js developer job description that will help you write a perfect job ad, and assure that you easily find and hire the person that matches your criteria.
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We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
The JavaScript language has been regularly changing since its invention in 1995. It has evolved from "vanilla" JavaScript into several different platforms, runtimes, libraries, and frameworks. Node.js, in particular, is now an important technology in the world of back-end development, with an ecosystem all its own.
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