Lead NodeJS Developer

Net2Source Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly experienced Senior Node.js Developer to architect and develop scalable backend solutions. This role demands deep expertise in Node.js, system architecture, and cloud platforms. As a key technical leader, you'll mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams, driving the design of microservices and ensuring the delivery of high-performance applications. If you're passionate about technology and innovation, this opportunity offers a platform to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of software development experience, with a focus on Node.js.
• Strong experience in building and scaling microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficiency in SQL databases and hands-on with message brokers.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable backend systems using Node.js.
• Lead technical discussions and set coding standards.
• Optimize databases for high availability and performance.

Skills

Node.js

Microservices Architecture

Cloud Platforms

SQL Databases

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

DevOps Practices

Automated Testing

Leadership and Mentoring

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Pulsar

Kafka

AWS Lambda

Mocha

Datadog

Job description

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Job Title: Lead/Senior Node.js Developer

Location: Remote (EST/CST)

Job Description:

Location: Remote (Preference for EST and CST time zones. PST candidates will be considered if they are willing to work on EST or CST time zones)

Requirements: Candidates should have strong communication skills and should be hands-on; this is an individual contributor role.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Node.js Developer (15+ years) to architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend solutions. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design of microservices, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge applications. This role requires deep expertise in Node.js, system architecture, cloud platforms, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems using Node.js
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices architecture with event-driven systems
• Lead high-level technical discussions, setting coding standards and best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product managers) to align business needs with technical execution.
• Optimize databases for high availability and performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data protection strategies.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level developers, and drive a culture of excellence.
• Monitor application performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement optimizations for scalability and resilience.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing innovation to the team.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years in Node.js and backend development.
• Strong experience in building and scaling microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with message brokers (Pulsar, Kafka).
• Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda) is a plus.
• Proficiency in automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) using Mocha or similar frameworks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading development teams.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and align business goals with technical solutions.

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog).
• Exposure to WMS Systems, Mobile Applications, Warehouse Automation

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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