Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js

Responsibilities

They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer proficient in Node.js to lead software development efforts, collaborate with clients, and mentor junior team members while ensuring high-quality code delivery
Estimate, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Node.js applications in TypeScript and JavaScript for our clients
Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of Node.js-based applications using a variety of development tools
Lead team efforts on complex projects and drive projects forward via direct, individual contributions
Write clean, maintainable, secure, and efficient code in Typescript and JavaScript, and serve as a role model for the engineering team
Maintain, support, and actively develop internal resources like documentation, patterns, templates, and libraries
Contribute to full-stack design discussions, ensuring data structures (API contracts, endpoint naming, etc.) across the entire scope of a project are consistent with industry best practices
Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and automated build, test, and deployment workflows for Node.js applications
Stay current with changes in the Node.js ecosystem, including framework updates, runtime improvements, and security patches, to ensure client systems remain stable, secure, and future-ready
Support business development estimation efforts above and beyond client work (e.g., for prospective projects)
Actively lead code reviews, hold the team accountable to our engineering standards, and provide constructive feedback and guidance that brings out the best in the team
Collaborate closely with front-end and mobile teams to design API endpoints that support engaging and intuitive user interfaces
Frequently present at team events, sharing knowledge and insights
Mentor team members regarding best practices and community contributions
Actively participate in community events
Frequently contribute to the broader engineering community through writing, public speaking, or open source
Communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence, guiding clients toward well-informed decisions that elevate their products

Skills

At least 7 years of relevant experience, including a strong track record of senior or lead roles, ideally in a consulting environment or as part of an in-house, cross-functional product team
Experience building scalable, maintainable Node-based web APIs using TypeScript and JavaScript, and backend services and related technologies
Mastery of TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and related tools
Work samples showcasing performant, neatly organized code with clean, well-structured endpoints, and thoughtful API design
Broad skillset spanning disciplines or platforms beyond Node.js. For example: scripting, DevOps, experience with another backend platform like .NET, etc
Mastery of modern software development best practices, tools, and workflows
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A track record of strong leadership and mentorship abilities
Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives effectively
A demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growth
A self-evident love and care for the craft of software development
Have contributed significantly to open-source projects related to Node.js development
Have externally published articles or given national talks at conferences about Node.js or backend development
Have experience with native mobile frameworks like Android or iOS

Benefits

💼 They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer proficient in Node.js to lead software development efforts, collaborate with clients, and mentor junior team members while ensuring high-quality code delivery
💻 Estimate, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Node.js applications in TypeScript and JavaScript for our clients
🛠 Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of Node.js-based applications using a variety of development tools
🚀 Lead team efforts on complex projects and drive projects forward via direct, individual contributions
📝 Write clean, maintainable, secure, and efficient code in Typescript and JavaScript, and serve as a role model for the engineering team
📚 Maintain, support, and actively develop internal resources like documentation, patterns, templates, and libraries
🔄 Contribute to full-stack design discussions, ensuring data structures (API contracts, endpoint naming, etc.) across the entire scope of a project are consistent with industry best practices
🛡 Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and automated build, test, and deployment workflows for Node.js applications
🌐 Stay current with changes in the Node.js ecosystem, including framework updates, runtime improvements, and security patches, to ensure client systems remain stable, secure, and future-ready
💡 Support business development estimation efforts above and beyond client work (e.g., for prospective projects)
🌟 Actively lead code reviews, hold the team accountable to our engineering standards, and provide constructive feedback and guidance that brings out the best in the team
🤝 Collaborate closely with front-end and mobile teams to design API endpoints that support engaging and intuitive user interfaces
🎤 Frequently present at team events, sharing knowledge and insights
🎓 Mentor team members regarding best practices and community contributions
🌍 Actively participate in community events
📢 Frequently contribute to the broader engineering community through writing, public speaking, or open source
🧠 Communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence, guiding clients toward well-informed decisions that elevate their products