Senior Node.js Engineer: Frontend/API, Mentorship & Docker

galaxyitechnologies; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

galaxyitechnologies is seeking a skilled developer in Chicago, IL to maintain and enhance a NodeJS application with a web frontend and API. This role involves mentoring junior developers and collaborating with offshore teams, requiring strong experience in Node.js, Express, HTML5, and CSS.

The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years experience with Node.js and overall 8 years in IT, along with the ability to manage configurations and troubleshoot technical issues. This position offers a 24-month term with potential for contract-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience with Node.js; at least 8 years overall IT experience.
• Previous experience with Express, HTML5, CSS.
• Experience with Docker, Git; Splunk experience is a plus.
• Legal entitlement to work in the US (USC, GC, H1B, H1B transfers accepted).
• Valid passport, visa, and driver's license required for submission.
• Ability to mentor and work cross‑functionally.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, enhance, and support an existing NodeJS application.
• Use Node.js, Express, HTML5, and CSS to develop and maintain web frontend and APIs.
• Collaborate with offshore teams and wifi vendors to configure systems.
• Mentor junior developers.
• Implement internationalization for upcoming deployments.
• Utilize Docker, Git, and optionally Splunk for development and operations.
• Test and troubleshoot solutions using appropriate tools.
• Document and analyze software issues and provide status updates.

Skills

Node.js

Express

HTML5

CSS

Docker

Git

Splunk

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

galaxyitechnologies is seeking a skilled developer in Chicago, IL to maintain and enhance a NodeJS application with a web frontend and API. This role involves mentoring junior developers and collaborating with offshore teams, requiring strong experience in Node.js, Express, HTML5, and CSS.

The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years experience with Node.js and overall 8 years in IT, along with the ability to manage configurations and troubleshoot technical issues. This position offers a 24-month term with potential for contract-to-hire.