Node.js Lead

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Node.js Lead to join our engineering team in Irving, TX
. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript/Type Script, REST APIs, Microservices, cloud technologies, and modern backend development
.

The Node.js Lead will be responsible for leading technical design and development, mentoring engineers, establishing development best practices, and delivering highly scalable, secure, and reliable enterprise applications.

This is a 100% onsite position in Irving, TX
, and candidates must be local to the Dallas/Irving area and able to work onsite from day one.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend applications using Node.js, JavaScript, and Type Script .
• Provide hands-on technical leadership throughout the complete software development lifecycle.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs, Microservices, and event-driven applications
  .
• Lead and mentor a team of Node.js/backend developers.
• Review technical designs, architecture, code, and development practices.
• Establish coding standards, development guidelines, and reusable design patterns.
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Product Managers, QA, Dev Ops, and other engineering teams.
• Translate business and functional requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Design and optimize application architecture for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot complex application and production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using technologies such as OAuth 2.0 and JWT
  .
• Develop and maintain high-quality APIs and backend services.
• Optimize database queries, application performance, and service response times.
• Support CI/CD processes and automated deployments.
• Ensure applications meet enterprise security, quality, and performance standards.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• 8+ years of software development experience with strong hands-on Node.js experience.
• Strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, and Type Script .
• Hands-on experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks
  .
• Strong experience developing REST APIs and Microservices
  .
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with
  SQL and No
  
  SQL databases
  , including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or similar.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform:
  AWS, Azure, or GCP
  .
• Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  .
• Experience with
  Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, Git Lab CI, or Azure Dev Ops.
• Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, design patterns, and application architecture.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Chai, or Supertest
  .
• Experience working with production applications and resolving complex technical issues.
• Strong understanding of API security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.

• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging/event-streaming platforms
  .
• Experience with Redis or other caching technologies
  .
• Knowledge of GraphQL
  .
• Experience with AWS Lambda / Serverless architecture
  .
• Experience with Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
  .
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk, Datadog, Dynatrace, or Cloud Watch
  .
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide software engineers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through production.

• Must be local to Irving, TX / Dallas-Fort Worth area.
• Must be available to work 100% onsite in Irving, TX.
• Must be able to work onsite from Day 1.
• Independent work authorization required.
• No employer sponsorship available.
• Candidates must be comfortable with an onsite technical interview/process if required.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

The ideal candidate is a
hands-on Node.js technical leader who can both
write production-quality code and lead a development team
. Candidates should have strong experience building enterprise-grade APIs and microservices, working with cloud platforms, troubleshooting production systems, and making sound architectural decisions.