Backend Developer – Node.js / Node-RED

Corus Consulting an Alten Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Corus Consulting an Alten Company is seeking two experienced Backend Developers to build industrial and logistics software in a highly technical environment. The role focuses on backend development with Node.js and Node-RED, integrating REST APIs, PostgreSQL databases, and industrial communication protocols.

You will design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile setting to deliver scalable solutions and ensure

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of software development experience.
• Strong experience with Node.js and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Node-RED or willingness to ramp up quickly.
• Good understanding of backend architecture and API integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Node-RED.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers.
• Interface software solutions with SQL databases and industrial machinery.
• Develop scalable and maintainable backend features.
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design.
• Ensure code quality through reviews and testing practices.
• Push, maintain, and review code using GitLab.
• Develop and execute integration tests.
• Troubleshoot backend and communication issues.
• Validate interactions between APIs, databases, and connected systems.
• Support deployment and debugging activities when required.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, project managers, and client stakeholders.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Node.js

Node-RED

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

Industrial protocols

GitLab

Integration testing

Networking concepts

OPC-UA

Vue.js (nice to have)

Tools

GitLab

Job description

We are looking for two experienced Backend Developers to join our team and contribute to the development of industrial and logistics software solutions in a highly technical environment.

The role is primarily focused on backend development using Node.js and Node-RED, with strong interaction with REST APIs, PostgreSQL databases, and industrial communication protocols.

You will work on the development of software features, API integrations, and communication layers between applications, databases, and industrial machinery within a collaborative Agile environment.

Position Overview

Role: Backend Developer – Node.js / Node-RED

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (minimum 6 years of total experience)

Technical Environment

Additional Technologies

• Vue.js (nice to have)
• GitLab
• Integration testing frameworks

Networking & Protocols

• Knowledge of networking concepts and industrial communication protocols is appreciated:
• TCP/IP
• OPC-UA

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Node-RED
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers
• Interface software solutions with SQL databases and industrial machinery
• Develop scalable and maintainable backend features
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design
• Ensure code quality through reviews and testing practices
• Push, maintain, and review code using GitLab

Integration & Testing

• Develop and execute integration tests
• Troubleshoot backend and communication issues
• Validate interactions between APIs, databases, and connected systems
• Support deployment and debugging activities when required
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, project managers, and client stakeholders
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes

Required Skills

• Must-Have
• Minimum 6 years of software development experience
• Strong experience with:
• Node.js
• RESTful APIs
• Experience with Node-RED or willingness to quickly ramp up
• Good understanding of backend architecture and API integrations