Node.js Backend Developer
Ali Nour is a Junior Node.js Developer with 1-2 years of experience in building and maintaining backend services and RESTful APIs. He possesses a strong understanding of JavaScript, asynchronous programming, and database management, with expertise in MongoDB and PostgreSQL. Ali is adept at collaborating with frontend teams, debugging applications, and writing clean, scalable, and well-documented code.
Expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and Nest.js for building scalable backend services and RESTful APIs, including real-time communication with Socket.IO.
Proficient in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis, including Mongoose ORM, for efficient data storage, retrieval, and secure payment gateway integrations.
Experience with AWS S3, AWS EC2, Docker, Git, GitHub, CI/CD, and OAuth2 for robust deployment, version control, and secure authentication.
Designed a scalable backend handling user authentication, playlists, search, and streaming functionalities.
Impact: Integrated Google OAuth login, Redis caching, and media storage with Cloudinary for enhanced performance and features.
Developed a scalable e-commerce backend with JWT authentication, full CRUD for all entities, and integrated online & COD payments.
Impact: Built using a modular Express middleware architecture ensuring security, maintainability, and scalability, complete with Swagger API documentation.
Built a real-time chat platform supporting over 1000 users with instant messaging, media & location sharing.
Impact: Incorporated a profanity filter to ensure a smooth and respectful user experience.
Developed a Threads-style social backend with real-time messaging, JWT authentication, and Cloudinary media uploads.
Impact: Utilized Mongoose models optimized for scalability and Socket.IO for real-time interactions.
Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Suez Canal University, achieving Excellent with Honors.
Completed a 4-month intensive Full Stack Web Development program focusing on the MEARN stack at the Information Technology Institute (ITI).
Implemented Apple-Google OAuth with NestJS + Passport.js at Yourdis, enhancing login security and user onboarding.
Built automated notifications via NestJS, FCM, and cron jobs for real-time user engagement at Yourdis.
Implemented an idempotency key mechanism to prevent duplicate user payments and ensure transaction integrity for Egypt's national tolling system.
Refactored 15+ legacy modules into modern components, improving maintainability and reducing bugs by 25% at Watanya Company For Roads.