Node.js Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Node.js Lead

Location: Irving, TX 75063
Work Model: Hybrid
Contract Duration: 6 Months
Experience: 10 Years
Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Node.js Lead to support application modernization initiatives. The candidate will lead the design and development of scalable backend applications using Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and backend APIs .

The role requires a hands-on technical leader who can make technical decisions, ensure code quality, and work closely with development, QA, architecture, business, and client teams.

<.> Must-Have Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript
• Experience developing backend APIs and applications
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and application integration
• Experience with debugging and production application support
• 10 years of overall IT experience

<.> Nice-to-Have Skills

• AWS / Cloud-native development
• Microservices architecture
• Event-driven architecture
• Experience with scalable and highly available backend systems

<.> Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable Node.js backend applications
• Own technical decisions related to performance, security, reliability, and code quality
• Conduct code reviews and establish development standards
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers
• Collaborate with business, architecture, engineering, QA, product, and client teams
• Troubleshoot technical issues and support production applications
• Participate in technical planning, estimation, risk identification, and delivery tracking
• Ensure solutions follow enterprise development and security standards