Senior Backend Engineer — Node.js Microservices

Socket.dev; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

ZoomInfo in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to build and scale core backend services. You will work primarily with Node.js to design robust microservices powering our platform for millions of users.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead projects, optimize performance, and contribute to system architecture while embracing AI-assisted development and modern tooling across AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of backend development with Node.js and Angular.
• 3+ years designing large-scale distributed systems.
• 2+ years leading projects and providing technical leadership.
• Strong expertise in Node.js frameworks and technologies.
• Experience with RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and related frameworks.
• Architect and implement microservices that handle high-volume traffic and complex business logic.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate development and improve code quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers on modern development practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in distributed systems.
• Contribute to technical architecture decisions and system design.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions for backend services.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and AI-assisted development practices.

Skills

Node.js

Angular

Distributed systems

Technical leadership

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

MongoDB

Job description

ZoomInfo in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to build and scale core backend services. You will work primarily with Node.js to design robust microservices powering our platform for millions of users.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead projects, optimize performance, and contribute to system architecture while embracing AI-assisted development and modern tooling across AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.