Overview
On Site
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
Skills
Node
React
React.js
Node.js
PostgreSQL
Web Applications
RESTful
Quality Assurance
MongoDB
MySQL
JavaScript
HTML5
GraphQL
Docker
DevOps
Css3
Cypress
Microsoft Azure
Microservices
Debugging
Decision-making
Database
Job Details
React + Node JS Developer
Cleveland, OH, Buffalo , NY; Albany NY
6+ Months (will extend)
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in React.js and Node.js to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex features, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend)
- Architect scalable, reusable, and maintainable application components
- Build and consume RESTful APIs (and/or GraphQL)
- Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability
- Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver features end-to-end
- Mentor junior and mid-level developers
- Troubleshoot and debug complex production issues
- Participate in system design discussions and technical decision-making
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong expertise in React.js, including hooks, state management (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
- Solid experience with Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js / NestJS
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) / TypeScript
- Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services
- Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend tooling
- Experience with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
- Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Experience in logging and monitoring frameworks like Dynatrace, etc.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Good to Have
- Experience with Next.js
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
- Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with microservices architecture
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Mocha, etc.)
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