Node.js Engineer — Lead Rust Migration & Growth

Universal Studios; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Studios in Kent, WA is seeking a Node.js Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and shipping reliable code. The role emphasizes tracing through stack traces, tracing CI outcomes, and collaborating with QA to prevent regressions while modernizing the platform.

You will help drive a Rust migration, retire a legacy stack, and own features end-to-end from concept to delivery. A strong focus on code quality and observability is required to balance speed with stability.

Qualifications

• Own projects from concept through delivery with a strong sense of ownership.
• Bias toward action balanced by knowing when to wait and gather data.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and reduce technical debt.

Responsibilities

• Read Next.js stack traces and trace bugs to root causes.
• Trace a technology number through GitLab CI services to verify builds.
• Partner with QA to define test coverage and catch regressions early.
• Profile and refactor legacy code to reduce technical debt over time.
• Lead the Rust migration to retire legacy stacks.
• Investigate, diagnose, and fix user-reported issues and monitor incidents.

Skills

Java

Node.js

Next.js

Rust

Tools

Java

Node.js

Next.js

Rust

Job description

Universal Studios in Kent, WA is seeking a Node.js Developer who thrives on solving complex problems and shipping reliable code. The role emphasizes tracing through stack traces, tracing CI outcomes, and collaborating with QA to prevent regressions while modernizing the platform.

You will help drive a Rust migration, retire a legacy stack, and own features end-to-end from concept to delivery. A strong focus on code quality and observability is required to balance speed with stability.