Staff Backend Tech Lead - Node.js/TypeScript

LVT (LiveView Technologies); American Fork (UT); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LVT is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / Tech Lead in American Fork, UT to set the technical direction for a backend team building Node.js and TypeScript services powering our platform. You will pair hands-on delivery with leadership, shaping architecture and mentoring engineers as the team ships.

This hybrid role collaborates with Product, QA, and DevOps to turn ambiguous requirements into reliable software and remove bottlenecks while embracing agile practices and industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years backend/API development experience.
• 3+ years Node.js/TypeScript production services.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and engineering practices for the backend team.
• Build and maintain production-grade Node.js/TypeScript services.
• Mentor engineers through design and code reviews.
• Improve SDLC with tooling and workflows to boost productivity.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and DevOps on requirements and estimates.
• Plan and deliver projects on schedule.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

TypeScript

API design

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS

Tools

NestJS

Docker

Kubernetes

GraphQL

OpenAPI

Job description

LVT is seeking a Staff Software Engineer / Tech Lead in American Fork, UT to set the technical direction for a backend team building Node.js and TypeScript services powering our platform. You will pair hands-on delivery with leadership, shaping architecture and mentoring engineers as the team ships.

This hybrid role collaborates with Product, QA, and DevOps to turn ambiguous requirements into reliable software and remove bottlenecks while embracing agile practices and industry trends.