Backend Engineering Mentor (Node.js)
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Nexus Academy is a project-based tech academy preparing the next generation of software engineers through live, hands-on learning—not passive video courses. We're looking for an experienced Backend Engineering Mentor to lead our 12-week Modern Backend Development Bootcamp. You'll teach students how to build and deploy a production-ready SaaS backend while mentoring them through real-world software engineering practices. Your mission is to deliver engaging live sessions, review code, mentor students, and help them graduate with a portfolio they're proud of. What You'll Teach Students will build one evolving production-grade backend application using modern technologies, including: ➵ JavaScript (ES6+) ➵ Node.js ➵ Express.js ➵ PostgreSQL ➵ Prisma ORM ➵ REST API Design ➵ JWT Authentication & Refresh Tokens ➵ Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) ➵ Zod Validation ➵ Security Best Practices ➵ File Uploads with Cloudinary ➵ Email Services with Nodemailer ➵ Swagger/OpenAPI Documentation ➵ Testing with Jest & Supertest ➵ Deployment using Render or Railway ➵ Git & GitHub Workflow ➵ Docker Fundamentals ➵ AI Integration using OpenAI or Google Gemini APIs Students will finish the program with a deployed backend API, complete documentation, production-ready code, and an AI-powered feature integrated into their application.