Lead NodeJS Developer

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Posted 21 hours ago | Updated 21 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Node.js
RESTful
Microservices
TypeScript
WebSocket
NoSQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
Jenkins
Git
JavaScript
Microsoft Azure
MongoDB
Docker
Database
Debugging
Apache Cassandra
Analytical Skill
Amazon Web Services
Amazon Lambda
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Google Cloud Platform
Kubernetes
Leadership
Management
Mentorship
Innovation
Problem Solving
Requirements Elicitation
Software Design
Software Development
Technical Direction
Version Control
Collaboration
Cloud Computing
Conflict Resolution
Communication

Job Details

Node.js Lead Developer

Mountain View, CA

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Node.js Lead to guide our development team. In this role, you will be a key player in shaping the technical direction of our Node.js projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You'll be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of our backend services and APIs, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and reliable.

Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of Node.js developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.

Architect and design scalable and maintainable backend systems using Node.js.

Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to deployment and maintenance.

Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.

Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

Stay current with the latest Node.js technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to drive innovation.

Requirements:

7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js.

Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and a solid understanding of asynchronous programming.

Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.

Extensive experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.

A strong understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles.

Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring junior developers.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.

Experience with real-time technologies like WebSockets.

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