Senior Software Engineer (Nest, GraphQL, Typescript) - 100% Remote

Optomi; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will lead the development of innovative Digital API Integrations. In this fully remote role, you will build a new public-facing API layer, define technical solutions, and mentor junior developers. With a focus on performance and scalability, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies like NestJS and GraphQL, contributing to projects that drive the highest revenue across the organization. This opportunity is perfect for seasoned engineers eager to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience with a focus on APIs.
• 5+ years in a lead role, mentoring junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Build a public API layer using NestJS for third-party access.
• Manage access controls and monitor usage with GraphQL.

Skills

NestJS

GraphQL

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB)

Job description

Senior Software Engineer (Nest, GraphQL, Typescript) - 100% Remote

Optomi, in partnership with a leading food distribution company, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their growing team! The Senior Engineer will work on greenfield development with a focus on Digital API Integrations. You will be a part of a team that supports the highest-generating product across the organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Build out a new public facing API layer in NestJS for third-party partner access.
2. Define solutions, create requirements, and set the technical vision for a greenfield API team.
3. Manage access controls, bandwidth, and usage monitoring, leveraging technologies such as GraphQL.
4. Ensure application responsiveness and performance across devices and platforms.
5. Implement and integrate RESTful APIs and third-party services.
6. Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
7. Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and mentor junior developers.
8. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
2. 8+ years of professional software development experience.
3. 5+ years in a Lead or Technical Lead role, involving code reviews and team oversight.
4. Experience with Digital or Commercial APIs.
5. Proficiency in NestJS, Node, TypeScript, and GraphQL.
6. Experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB.
7. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
8. Knowledge of frontend design principles.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
10. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Engineering, and IT
• Industries: Food & Beverage, IT Services & Consulting