Lead Javascript Engineer

Lead / Architect Software Engineer (JavaScript / Node.js)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead / Architect-level Software Engineer to design and build scalable, customer-facing applications. This role will work closely with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality backend systems and drive technical direction across the organization.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining architecture, development, and team mentorship .

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, and RESTful APIs

• Lead system architecture and solution design , ensuring applications are scalable, reliable, and extensible

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver optimal solutions

• Own code quality and testing , including implementing automated testing frameworks

• Serve as a subject matter expert for backend systems and middleware

• Mentor and guide engineers, supporting technical growth and best practices

• Contribute to team building efforts , including interviewing and onboarding new engineers

• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, performance, and delivery efficiency

• Support integration efforts across backend, frontend, and mobile systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

• 8+ years of experience designing and developing backend applications

• Strong experience with:

  • Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript

  • Python (preferred)

  • RESTful API design and development

  • Data pipelines and distributed systems

• Proven experience building internet-facing, scalable applications

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and/or container platforms such as OpenShift

• Strong understanding of:

  • Object-oriented programming

  • Software design patterns and engineering best practices

  • Databases and system performance optimization

• Experience integrating backend services with frontend and/or mobile applications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Ideal Profile

• Strong technical leader who remains hands-on with development

• Comfortable working in fast-paced, collaborative environments

• Passionate about building scalable systems and mentoring others

• Proactive in identifying improvements and driving technical excellence