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/TypeScript, 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.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend applications using Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript .
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, DevOps, 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.
Required Technical Skills
8+ years of software development experience with strong hands-on Node.js experience.
Strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript .
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 NoSQL 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, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
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.
Preferred Skills
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 CloudWatch .
Experience working in large-scale enterprise environments.
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Leadership & Soft Skills
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.
Candidate Requirements
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.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
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.
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