Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS)

Insight Global; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS) to join a critical project for a leading advisory firm. You will design, develop, and maintain large-scale financial reporting systems, focusing on backend Node.js with modern React frontend support in a microservices architecture.

The role emphasizes building scalable REST APIs, database migrations in production, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong experience with Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, and AWS is expected.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• 5+ years of Node.js development (Node 18+; Node 22 preferred).
• 4+ years of microservices architecture experience in distributed systems.
• 3+ years of PostgreSQL or relational database experience, including advanced SQL and schema design.
• Experience building REST APIs using Node.js frameworks (Koa/Express).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and frameworks (Koa/Express).
• Build and support distributed microservices focused on scalability and reliability.
• Own and support production systems with troubleshooting and debugging.
• Develop and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries; manage migrations.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to support React-based interfaces.
• Write clean, tested code following best practices.
• Utilize Docker for containerization and local development.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

8+ years experience

Node.js

Microservices

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

React

AWS

CI/CD

Authentication

Tools

Koa/Express

Docker

CircleCI

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS) to join a critical project with one of the largest consulting and advisory firms in the world. This individual will support the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale, production-grade financial and reporting systems used by external clients. The role requires strong backend Node.js expertise paired with modern frontend React experience, operating within a microservices-based architecture. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in complex codebases and collaborates closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and modern frameworks such as Koa or Express
• Build and support distributed microservices with a focus on scalability and reliability
• Own and support production systems with real users, including troubleshooting and debugging complex issues
• Develop and optimize relational database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL
• Manage and execute database migrations in production environments
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to support React-based user interfaces
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using industry best practices
• Utilize Docker for containerization and local development workflows
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives

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Skills and Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• 5+ years of Node.js development experience (Node 18+; comfort with Node 22 preferred)
• 4+ years of microservices architecture experience in distributed systems
• Demonstrated Experience building and architecting NodeJS products and applications
• Strong experience building REST APIs using Koa, Express, or similar frameworks
• 3+ years of PostgreSQL or relational database experience, including advanced SQL and schema design
• 2+ years of React experience using hooks, state management, and component-based architecture Experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, RDS, or EC2
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Experience supporting financial, government, or healthcare systems with compliance considerations
• Exposure to authentication systems (JWT, OAuth, MSAL/Azure AD) or feature flag tools like LaunchDarkly