job summary:
Senior Software Engineer - TypeScript/Node (Remote)
Overview
We are seeking a highly autonomous, AI-empowered Senior Engineer to join a forward-thinking technology team. In this strictly remote, Individual Contributor (IC) role, you will focus heavily on backend architecture, API development, and cloud integrations within a distributed system. If you leverage AI tools daily to multiply your output and thrive in an Agile environment, this position offers an excellent opportunity to make a high-level impact.
location: Tysons, Virginia
job type: Permanent
salary: $140,000 - 180,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Backend & API Architecture: Drive the development, maintenance, and scaling of core APIs while seamlessly integrating complex third-party services.
AI-Driven Development: Utilize modern AI coding assistants (such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) as a fundamental part of your daily workflow to accelerate engineering output and optimize efficiency.
Cloud Infrastructure: Architect and deploy solutions within a service-oriented, cloud-based environment (AWS preferred, utilizing EC2, ECS, and serverless/Lambda functions).
Deployment & Delivery: Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines while operating comfortably in a fully containerized Docker environment.
Data Engineering: Manage and structure data across both relational (PostgreSQL, MariaDB) and non-relational (MongoDB) databases, including handling complex migrations between the two.
Location/Hours: 100% Remote within the US. Must be flexible to accommodate morning standups (which can start as early as 10:30 AM EST / 7:30 AM PST). You must have the authorization to work in the US to become an employee.
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qualifications:
Required Qualifications
Experience: 5+ years of overall professional software engineering experience.
Language Expertise: 4+ years of rigorous, professional-level experience developing with TypeScript and JavaScript. Expert-level proficiency in Node.js is strictly required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Agile Mindset: Demonstrated success working within and advocating for Agile methodologies.
Preferred "Bonus" Skills
Prior experience with GraphQL.
A background or interest in IoT (Internet of Things) device development.
Proven experience successfully leading SQL-to-NoSQL database migrations.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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