Node JS Lead - Mountain View, CA

Greetings Everyone
 
 

Who are we? 

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.

 

What will you do?     What are we looking for? 

Node.js Lead

 

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 GCP.

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.

 

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 48,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 168,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post