About this opportunity
Hiring: Senior Node.js Developer | Pittsburgh, PA | Hybrid
We're looking for an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to build and maintain high-performance backend services and REST APIs, contribute to technical decisions, and mentor junior developers.
Location: Pittsburgh, PA – Hybrid (3 days/week onsite)
Experience: 6+ years
Work Authorization: USC & GC Candidates Only
Key Skills:
- 6+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js and JavaScript (ES6+)
- Strong experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks
- Excellent understanding of asynchronous programming — Promises, async/await
- Experience with REST API development and security, including Authentication, JWT, and OAuth
- Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB
- Experience writing efficient queries and designing database structures
- Hands-on experience with unit and integration testing using Jest, Mocha, or similar frameworks
- Strong knowledge of Git, code reviews, and clean coding practices
- Experience troubleshooting bugs and optimizing backend performance
- Ability to review code, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Good-to-Have Skills:
- TypeScript
- Microservices architecture and message queues — Kafka, RabbitMQ
- Cloud platforms — AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
- Caching technologies such as Redis
- GraphQL
What We're Looking For:
A hands-on Senior Node.js Developer who can independently build scalable backend services, develop secure APIs, optimize application performance, and provide technical guidance to junior developers while collaborating effectively with frontend, QA, and product teams.
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