Lead Javascript Engineer

Lead Javascript Engineer

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Charlotte, United States
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) API Design Application Development Application Programming Interface (API) Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Computer Science JavaScript (Programming Language) Mobile Application Development Mobile Devices Node.js Nodes (Networking) Python (Programming Language) RESTful API Software Engineering Solution Design Systems Architecture TypeScript

Summary: The Lead Javascript Engineer role involves designing and building scalable, customer-facing applications, with a focus on backend systems using technologies like Node.js and TypeScript. This hands-on leadership position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and includes responsibilities for architecture, development, and mentorship. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend application development and a strong technical leadership presence. This role is based in Charlotte, United States.

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

Key Skills:

  • 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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Charlotte

Country: United States

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:
Ref: #72879

Lead Javascript Engineer

  • Practice Development & Integration

  • Technologies Development Skills

  • Location Charlotte, United States

  • Type Contract

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

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