[Remote] Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Livefront is a company that helps organizations design and build exceptional digital products. They are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer proficient in Node.js to lead software development efforts, collaborate with clients, and mentor junior team members while ensuring high-quality code delivery.
Responsibilities
- Estimate, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Node.js applications in TypeScript and JavaScript for our clients.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of Node.js-based applications using a variety of development tools.
- Lead team efforts on complex projects and drive projects forward via direct, individual contributions.
- Write clean, maintainable, secure, and efficient code in Typescript and JavaScript, and serve as a role model for the engineering team.
- Maintain, support, and actively develop internal resources like documentation, patterns, templates, and libraries.
- Contribute to full-stack design discussions, ensuring data structures (API contracts, endpoint naming, etc.) across the entire scope of a project are consistent with industry best practices.
- Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and automated build, test, and deployment workflows for Node.js applications.
- Stay current with changes in the Node.js ecosystem, including framework updates, runtime improvements, and security patches, to ensure client systems remain stable, secure, and future-ready.
- Support business development estimation efforts above and beyond client work (e.g., for prospective projects).
- Actively lead code reviews, hold the team accountable to our engineering standards, and provide constructive feedback and guidance that brings out the best in the team.
- Collaborate closely with front-end and mobile teams to design API endpoints that support engaging and intuitive user interfaces.
- Frequently present at team events, sharing knowledge and insights.
- Mentor team members regarding best practices and community contributions.
- Actively participate in community events.
- Frequently contribute to the broader engineering community through writing, public speaking, or open source.
- Communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence, guiding clients toward well-informed decisions that elevate their products.
Skills
- At least 7 years of relevant experience, including a strong track record of senior or lead roles, ideally in a consulting environment or as part of an in-house, cross-functional product team.
- Experience building scalable, maintainable Node-based web APIs using TypeScript and JavaScript, and backend services and related technologies.
- Mastery of TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and related tools.
- Work samples showcasing performant, neatly organized code with clean, well-structured endpoints, and thoughtful API design.
- Broad skillset spanning disciplines or platforms beyond Node.js. For example: scripting, DevOps, experience with another backend platform like .NET, etc.
- Mastery of modern software development best practices, tools, and workflows.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- A track record of strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives effectively.
- A demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growth.
- A self-evident love and care for the craft of software development.
- Have contributed significantly to open-source projects related to Node.js development.
- Have externally published articles or given national talks at conferences about Node.js or backend development.
- Have experience with native mobile frameworks like Android or iOS.
Company Overview
- Livefront develop and create remarkable mobile apps, team builds stunning mobile applications for people in motion, work on a regular basis. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://livefront.com/.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Livefront has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.
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