Senior Backend Developer - Node.JS

RESPONSIBILITIES: Kforce is partnering directly with a fast-growing, innovative client in the Frisco, TX area to hire a Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js). This is a hybrid role (2-3 days onsite) and an exclusive search, working directly with the hiring manager. Overview: Join a high-impact engineering team building backend systems that support millions of users and high-volume transactions. This role will focus on developing scalable APIs and services, driving performance optimization, and influencing backend architecture in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. Key Responsibilities: * Design and build scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis * Optimize SQL queries and database schemas for performance across large datasets * Develop systems that operate reliably under high traffic and transaction volumes * Partner with product, engineering, and leadership teams to deliver backend features * Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, Cursor) and contribute to AI/LLM feature integration * Identify and reduce technical debt; lead refactoring and modernization efforts * Participate in code reviews, standups, and deployment processes * Mentor engineers and promote best practices across the team * Own projects end-to-end from design through production deployment REQUIREMENTS: * 8+ years of backend software engineering experience * Strong expertise with Node.js and PostgreSQL (or similar relational databases) * Advanced SQL skills (performance tuning, debugging, large dataset optimization) * Experience building consumer-facing, high-scale platforms * Solid understanding of distributed systems, backend architecture, and scalability * Experience with cloud environments (AWS or Google Cloud Platform) and DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, IaC) * Hands-on experience using AI tools in development workflows * Strong ownership mindset with excellent collaboration and communication skills Preferred Experience: * Background in hospitality, travel, marketplace, or e-commerce platforms * Experience scaling systems to millions of users * Exposure to ML/AI platforms (Vertex AI, SageMaker, Azure ML) * Familiarity with React and Next.js * Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking ?Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.