Senior Back End Developer (Node.js)
Work Location: In person in our Sandy, UT office
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Backend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of backend development experience with a focus on Node.js, SQL, and NoSQL databases. You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and scaling backend systems to support high-traffic applications, ensuring reliability, security, and performance. Additionally, you will mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and expertise to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js.
- Database Management: Develop and optimize database structures using SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) technologies, ensuring data integrity and performance.
- Scalability & Performance Optimization: Architect and implement scalable systems that can handle large volumes of traffic and data while ensuring high availability and low latency.
- Code Quality & Best Practices: Write clean, well-documented, and reusable code, following industry best practices, security guidelines, and standards.
- Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and provide backend solutions that align with business goals.
- Troubleshooting & Debugging: Diagnose and resolve complex backend issues in a timely manner, implementing robust solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends, advocating for improvements to technology and team processes.
Requirements:
- 8-12 years of backend development experience, with a strong focus on Node.js, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
- Proven experience in scaling applicationsand optimizing backend systems for high performance.
- Leadership and mentorship experience, with a track record of successfully mentoring junior developers.
- Strong understanding of database design principles, indexing, query optimization, and data modeling for both SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with cloud platforms(AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
- Proficient in implementing best practices for security, data protection, and API design.
- Excellent problem-solving skillsand the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Knowledge of modern frontend technologies to collaborate effectively with frontend teams.
Benefits
Competitive salary, 401k and performance-based bonuses
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible working hours
Additional Benefits:
- 401(k) with company match
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation Package:
- Yearly pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Join our team
Interested in helping bring AI technology to the frontlines of risk? Send over your resume and we’ll see if you might be a good fit.
