Node.js Full Stack Senior Developer

Role Summary

As a Senior Node.js Full Stack Developer at ForgeMission, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated web applications for our enterprise clients. You'll leverage your expertise in both backend (Node.js) and frontend (React/Next.js) development to build end-to-end solutions, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain robust and scalable backend APIs and microservices using Node.js (Express, Koa, or NestJS).
• Develop dynamic, responsive, and user-friendly frontend applications using React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript practices.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Integrate backend services with frontend components and third-party systems.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Implement database solutions using both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code (unit, integration tests).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments (potentially with Kubernetes).
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the full stack.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on Node.js.
• Solid experience with microservices architecture patterns.
• Proficiency in modern frontend frameworks, particularly React and/or Next.js.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript.
• Experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, including Agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems, primarily Git.
• Understanding of CI/CD principles and tools.
• Experience with containerization using Docker.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), particularly serverless functions (Lambda, Azure Functions) and managed services.
• Experience with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes or other container orchestration platforms.
• Experience contributing to open-source projects.
• Knowledge of web security best practices (OWASP).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision), and 401(k) plan.
• Opportunity to work on challenging, large-scale projects for diverse enterprise clients.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive work environment.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Budget for continuous learning, certifications, and conference attendance.
• Flexible hybrid work model balancing in-office (Tysons, VA) collaboration with remote work.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.