Sr. Software Engineer (Node)

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Technical ownership of backend

Senior-level mentorship

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Sr. Software Engineer (Node) to lead backend design and development of scalable, secure APIs in a fully remote US role. You will own major initiatives using Node.js, TypeScript, and Next.js, shaping architecture and coding standards.

You'll mentor the Node.js sub-team, drive performance, testing, and CI/CD practices while ensuring HIPAA compliance in a regulated environment. Expect collaboration with frontend and mobile teams and rigorous quality controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 7 years of professional software development experience with backend focus.
• Deep expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and Next.js API routes; experience building production-grade services and APIs.
• Strong experience with relational and document databases.
• Experience deploying and operating backend services on a cloud platform; Azure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend architecture and system design for services and APIs.
• Document architectural decisions and communicate approaches to stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and maintain backend features using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain Next.js API routes and Node.js services; manage authentication, caching, messaging, and database access.
• Deliver well-documented interfaces for frontend and mobile teams; provide technical leadership to the Node.js sub-team.
• Own backend performance optimization, testing strategy, and CI/CD governance.
• Ensure security, availability, and HIPAA compliance across backend services.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Next.js

API design

Cloud platforms

HIPAA compliance

Security best practices

WebSockets

GraphQL

tRPC

Monorepo tooling

mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr. Software Engineer (Node) based in the United States. We are looking for an experienced backend engineer to lead the design and development of scalable, reliable backend systems. In this senior role, you will take ownership of complex technical initiatives built primarily with Node.js, TypeScript, and Next.js. You will shape backend architecture, establish engineering standards, and deliver robust APIs and services that support frontend and mobile development. Working closely with other engineers, you will provide technical guidance, mentor team members, and promote high-quality software practices. You will also drive performance optimization, testing, and deployment processes while ensuring security and HIPAA compliance. This is a fully remote opportunity for a technically strong leader who can make a meaningful impact in a regulated technology environment.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead backend architecture and system design, including service and API structures, asynchronous and real-time processing, rate limiting, resiliency, and relational and document database modeling.
• Document architectural decisions and communicate technical approaches clearly to relevant stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and maintain complex backend features using Node.js and TypeScript, setting high standards for production-quality code.
• Build and maintain Next.js API routes and Node.js services, covering API contracts, authentication and authorization, caching, messaging, and database access.
• Deliver stable, well-documented interfaces that enable frontend and mobile engineering teams to build and integrate efficiently.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership to the Node.js sub-team through code reviews, mentoring, and the development and enforcement of coding standards.
• Own backend performance optimization, testing strategy, and CI/CD pipeline governance.
• Ensure backend services meet high standards for security, availability, and HIPAA compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 7 years of professional software development experience, with a primary focus on backend engineering.
• Deep, demonstrable expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and Next.js API routes, including experience building production-grade services and APIs.
• Strong experience designing and working with relational and document databases.
• Experience deploying and operating backend services on a cloud platform; Azure experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in backend or full-stack software development.
• Experience in healthcare technology, health insurance, or another regulated industry.
• Familiarity with healthcare data standards such as HL7 FHIR, X12, and NCPDP, particularly in data integration and API design.
• Experience with real-time systems and WebSockets, event-driven architectures, GraphQL or tRPC, and monorepo tooling.
• Strong technical leadership, mentoring, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Remote Work Requirements

• Candidates must reside in the Eastern or Central time zones of the United States.
• Availability is required during standard business hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.
• Finalists must attend an in-person interview at the company's headquarters in Dallas, Texas.
• A dedicated workspace must be maintained separately from other living areas, with appropriate measures to protect information privacy.
• Candidates must be able to securely handle and store sensitive company documents.
• A reliable, existing high-speed internet connection is required.

Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to take technical ownership of a core backend platform and influence architectural direction.
• Senior-level technical leadership and mentoring responsibilities.
• Opportunity to work with modern backend technologies, cloud infrastructure, and healthcare-related systems.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!