Hybrid Lead Backend API Engineer | Node.js/NestJS Expert

Vanguard; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking an expert level IT technical lead to direct, evaluate, select, configure, implement, and integrate new and existing technologies and tools for a world-class mobile experience.

Join a hybrid team in Charlotte, NC, working with Node.js middleware for iOS and Android native apps. You will mentor, design, and develop with a focus on performance, observability, and agile delivery.

Qualifications

• 8+ years related work experience with at least 3 years of development experience.
• 3+ years of Node.js experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience; graduate degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team to deliver mobile-focused features and performance improvements.
• Partner with architects to implement high-performance mobile applications.
• Mentor team on better use of platform components and performance best practices.
• Translate stories into design and code; develop test artifacts backed by automated tests.
• Lead system analysis, design, development, and implementation for existing mobile native apps.
• Follow Agile software development methodology and participate in architectural reviews.
• Establish a technical vision and communicate it across stakeholders.
• Lead code and test inspections throughout the lifecycle.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative team environment.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

NestJS

Visual Studio Code

RESTful Services

AWS Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Git/GitHub

JIRA

Job description

Vanguard is seeking an expert level IT technical lead to direct, evaluate, select, configure, implement, and integrate new and existing technologies and tools for a world-class mobile experience.

Join a hybrid team in Charlotte, NC, working with Node.js middleware for iOS and Android native apps. You will mentor, design, and develop with a focus on performance, observability, and agile delivery.