Software Developer, Backend Developer, Software Engineer

NO C2C or VISA SPONSORSHIP

We’re looking for a Software Developer to help build and maintain a Node.js-based web application that serves as a core data source for business-critical functions. You’ll work across both backend and frontend web development, creating reliable services and responsive user experiences.

This is a contract to hire opportunity that offers a hybrid work schedule and is located in the Columbus, OH area.

During development downtime, you’ll also contribute to data engineering tasks—building data pipelines, integrations, and internal automation tools.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys full‑stack web development, values clean and maintainable systems, and is comfortable collaborating directly with stakeholders to shape software solutions. You should also be comfortable working in a startup environment, where priorities evolve, ownership is shared, and rapid problem‑solving is part of daily work.

• Design, build, and maintain backend services for a Node.js web application
• Develop and maintain frontend web interfaces
• Implement low-latency AJAX and asynchronous client-server workflows
• Design and work with databases, schemas, and queries
• Work with SQL Server, Oracle SQL, and Cosmos DB (No
  
  SQL) data systems
• Build and maintain data pipelines, integrations, RPA bots, and internal data tools
• Automate data processing and reporting tasks
• Write clean, testable, well‑documented code
• Participate in project planning, task estimation, and progress tracking
• Consult with users and stakeholders to gather requirements and refine features
• Troubleshoot and support production systems
• Adapt to shifting priorities and contribute where needed in a growing startup environment

• Strong experience with Node.js, Express, and Java Script
• Ability to write, maintain, and debug vanilla JavaScript without the use of frameworks or libraries
• Experience building and consuming backend web services and APIs
• Experience with frontend web development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Bootstrap (preferably Bootstrap
  5)
• Familiarity building and optimizing low-latency AJAX and asynchronous workflows
• Experience working with relational and No
  
  SQL databases
• Comfortable using Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines (preferably Azure Dev Ops)
• Ability to communicate with non-technical users to gather requirements
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving startup environment

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (preferably Azure)
• Familiarity with cloud-based microservices
• Experience building internal tools or automation scripts
• Experience with data engineering or ETL pipelines
• Exposure to analytics or reporting systems

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.