Senior Software Engineer, Node.js Backend

ICF

full-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • Virginia

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💰 $98,124 - $166,810 per year

Senior

AWSAzureCloudDockerJavaJavaScriptJenkinsJestMicroservicesMochaMongoDBMySQL.NETNode.jsPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Design and develop scalable backend REST APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, Nest.js, and Express.js.
Integrate multiple data sources, optimize database queries, and design efficient schemas using PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.
Implement and modify database structures (tables, indexes, views) for performance and scalability.
Troubleshoot and debug code, crafting effective solutions to technical challenges.
Focus on cloud-first solutions, leveraging AWS services (Lambda, Fargate, S3) and Azure for deployments.
Embrace a DevOps mindset with continuous integration and deployment using GitHub, Docker, and Jenkins.
Write clean, maintainable code, following best practices for test-driven development with tools like Jest and Mocha.
Collaborate within an existing codebase, working closely with team members to meet project goals.
Work on a Scrum team to integrate external services, optimize databases, and develop new REST APIs with a focus on security, performance, and scalability.

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in backend development using Node.js.
2 years’ experience of asynchronous programming, REST APIs, and backend frameworks like Nest.js and Express.js.
2 years’ experience with database technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and query optimization.
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Public Trust Clearance.
Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S.
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is highly prioritized due to federal contract requirements.
Solid knowledge of cloud-based development, including AWS (Lambda, S3, EKS, SQS) and Azure.
Experience in the healthcare industry or federal government contracting.
Familiarity with microservices architecture, asynchronous programming, and scalable system design.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD processes, including GitHub, Jenkins, YAML, and Docker.
Prior experience working remotely full-time.
Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React and backend languages like .NET or Java.
Proficient with version control systems like Git and deployment tools.
Experience with front-end fundamentals (HTML5, CSS3) and knowledge of server-side templating languages.
Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.