Lead Backend Engineer Role

Title: Lead Backend Engineer

Location: Hybrid at Charlotte, NC 28203 (Local Candidates Considered only)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Position might go to Contract to hire, so GC, USC, EAD are preferred

Top 3 Skills: GraphQL API Development, Node.js, TypeScript

Job Responsibilities

•    Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on: Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, RESTful APIs, and more.

•    Lead the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible

•    Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible.

•    Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Automate feature testing and contribute UI testing framework. Become a subject matter expert for our applications backend and middleware

•    Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks off.

•    Mentor junior developers on the team.

•    Aid the technical team as needed.

•    Assist in interviewing and building out the technical team.

•    Suggest improvements to optimize delivery"

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory Skills

•    Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related equivalent experience

•    At least 5 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, Restful APIs and related backend frameworks

•    At least 5 years of experience building internet-facing applications

•    At least 5 years of experience with AWS and/or OpenShift

•    Proficient in the following concepts: object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, databases, etc.

•    Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs

•    Proficient in managing multiple tasks and consistently meeting established timelines

•    Experience integrating APIs with front-end and/or mobile-specific frameworks

•    Strong collaboration skills

•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills"

Desired Skills

•    Financial Services experience and Credit Card experience are a big plus.

•    Experience with the Apache Cordova framework

•    Experience developing Enterprise-wide solutions

•    Experience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes-based containers

•    Experience in Agile and SCRUM development techniques.