Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js and TypeScript) Contract to Hire

We are supporting a Senior Backend Software Engineer opening on a six-month contract to hire. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex backend problems, building scalable services, and working in a modern engineering culture.

Location
Hybrid in Nashville TN with onsite Tuesday through Thursday
Local candidates strongly preferred

Start Date
ASAP

What You Will Be Working On

You will join a backend engineering team focused on building and optimizing services that support both consumer applications and internal platforms. This role centers on scalability, performance, and clean service architecture.

Top Skills We Are Looking For

Backend Engineering
• Strong Node.js experience focused on backend service development
• Professional experience with TypeScript
• Solid understanding of microservices and backend architecture
• Ability to build scalable and high performing services
• Experience with backend messaging patterns and data handling
• Strong performance tuning experience

DevOps and Delivery
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with containerization concepts such as Docker
• Ability to collaborate with DevOps teams on production readiness
• Experience or familiarity with cloud environments such as AWS

Data and Storage
• Strong SQL experience including query writing, optimization, and schema design
• Understanding of data persistence and storage strategies
• Nice to have experience with Neptune DB Java or C Sharp

Why This Role Stands Out

• Highly technical team with strong engineering leadership
• Culture that encourages autonomy idea sharing and continuous improvement
• Work on systems used by millions of users
• Modern engineering practices clean code focus and highly collaborative environment
• Strong emphasis on mentoring and engineering excellence

Interview Process

• Technical interview with the hiring manager or senior engineer
• Deep dive technical screen approximately ninety minutes