Senior/Lead Node.js Engineer
Location: Roseland, NJ
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week
Duration: 6-month contract with potential extensions
Engagement: W2 / C2C
Rate:$65-$75/hr
Position Overview:
We are seeking a
Senior/Lead Node.js Engineer with a strong software engineering background and hands-on experience building, supporting, and scaling high-performance, highly available applications.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in
Node.js, full-stack software engineering, SQL/NoSQL databases, Docker, Jenkins, CI/CD, TDD, and production troubleshooting . This role requires an engineer who can remain hands-on while contributing to technical design, development, and engineering best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js applications and backend services .
- Build and support high-performance and highly available applications .
- Work across backend and frontend development as needed.
- Develop and integrate APIs and distributed application components.
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases .
- Build and maintain Docker-based applications and CI/CD pipelines .
- Work with Jenkins and automated build/deployment processes.
- Troubleshoot production issues and perform performance tuning.
- Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) and strong software engineering practices.
- Participate in Agile development and new product/platform initiatives.
- Contribute to technical design, code quality, and engineering standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, and scale applications.
Required Skills
- Strong Node.js experience
- Strong software engineering/development background
- Experience building high-performance, highly available applications
- Strong SQL and NoSQL database experience
- Hands-on Docker, Jenkins, and CI/CD experience
- Production troubleshooting and support experience
- Strong TDD / software engineering practices
- Ability to work across backend and frontend development
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills
- React
- GraphQL
- DSQL
- Additional programming languages such as Java, C#, Go, or Python
- DevOps / build engineering experience
Ideal CandidateWe are looking for a
Senior/Lead Node.js Engineer or Senior/Lead Full-Stack Software Engineer who remains hands-on with development and can contribute to technical decisions, engineering practices, and application scalability.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
- Senior Node.js Engineer
- Lead Node.js Engineer
- Senior Node.js Developer
- Senior Full-Stack Engineer
- Lead Full-Stack Engineer
- Senior Software Engineer
- Lead Software Engineer
- Principal Software Engineer
- Technical Lead
ProjectThe role supports a
new enterprise ePlatform/eHCM product that is being continuously developed, integrated, and scaled following its initial go-live. The engineering team is focused on ongoing platform development, integrations, enhancements, and modernization.
Interview Process
- Initial video screening required with submission
- Two-round interview process
- Interviews may include virtual and/or onsite panel discussions
Candidates should be prepared to discuss their hands-on experience with
Node.js, backend/full-stack development, application performance, databases, CI/CD, Docker, TDD, production troubleshooting, and technical problem-solving .
Work Authorization
Open to candidates with valid U.S. work authorization.
Relocation is not available.
To Apply: Please submit an updated resume and include your availability for the initial video screening.