Part-Time Software Engineer — Node.js, Kafka, React

Energy Innovation Corp; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 122,000; Part time

Job summary

Kohls is hiring a part-time Software Engineer in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on delivering incremental improvements to the platform using Node.js, React, and TypeScript, with emphasis on data flows, Kafka integration, and CI/CD across New York teams.

The position requires strong React experience (5 years), senior judgment, and the ability to work independently. The offer emphasizes growth, mentorship, and a flexible NY-based lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 5 years of React experience.
• Senior-level judgment for prioritization and tradeoffs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Diplomacy to align stakeholders with differing views.

Responsibilities

• Ship incremental improvements to the Buffalo platform on a regular cadence.
• Map data flow across Jest services and spot leaks.
• Ship data-driven Kafka features that move the tech roadmap forward.
• Cut Linux cold-start times so services wake promptly for NY users.
• Explain technology tradeoffs to leadership in review sessions.
• Maintain and improve CI/CD infrastructure across NY engineering teams.
• Watch TypeScript error budgets and manage limits for Buffalo.
• Sketch Kafka architecture and defend it in design reviews.

Skills

React

Node.js

TypeScript

Senior-level judgment

Independent work

Tools

Kafka

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Linux

Job description

Kohls is hiring a part-time Software Engineer in Buffalo, NY. The role focuses on delivering incremental improvements to the platform using Node.js, React, and TypeScript, with emphasis on data flows, Kafka integration, and CI/CD across New York teams.

The position requires strong React experience (5 years), senior judgment, and the ability to work independently. The offer emphasizes growth, mentorship, and a flexible NY-based lifestyle.