Senior Node.JS Developer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Senior Node.JS Developer in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Greenwood Village, CO.

Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Node.JS Developer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale systems and high-utilization APIs. The Senior Node.JS Developer will own the development and operations of these APIs, ensuring tight SLAs and high performance to meet our customers' needs.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems
* Develop high-performance APIs and microservices using Node.js (primary language) and Python/Java (secondary languages)
* Own the full lifecycle of critical APIs, from initial design to ongoing monitoring and optimization
* Ensure API performance meets or exceeds defined SLAs, proactively addressing any issues
* Optimize infrastructure and deployment processes on AWS cloud platform to maximize uptime and responsiveness
* Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions
* Review code, provide mentorship, and participate in architectural discussions
* Continuously improve engineering practices, tooling, and processes
* Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
* Proven expertise in building large-scale, highly available, and performant systems
* Proficient in Node.js, with experience in building production-ready APIs and microservices
* Strong working knowledge of Python and/or Java
* Extensive experience with AWS services and cloud-native architectures
* Hands-on experience with modern software development tools and practices (e.g., Git, CI/CD, testing frameworks)
* Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
* Familiarity with message queuing systems and event-driven architectures
* Knowledge of distributed systems, caching, and data modeling
* Exposure to front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular)
* Passion for mentoring junior engineers and sharing knowledge
* Track record of delivering high-performing, highly available APIs

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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