We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to implement a wide range of REST services in Node.js and databases. You will work in a closely knit Scrum team to solve complex backend problems, such as integrating external services into our services, adding new database structures, and implementing new REST services in Node.js with a focus on security, performance, and scalability. You will dig into business requirements and implement complex logic using modern technologies like Node.js. We believe strongly in test-driven development, continuous integration, and continuous deployment, and we have a strong DevOps mindset. This is a remote position, though we do have offices in Herndon, VA and near Baltimore, MD.

Requirements:

• Experience building enterprise-scale backend REST services using an API-first paradigm




• Hands-on experience building services with Node.js




• Intimate knowledge of crafting highly performant database queries using frameworks like Sequelize, knex, or other query builders/ORMs




• Hands-on experience implementing relational database structures, including tables, indexes, views, etc.




• Experience implementing NoSQL databases like MongoDB preferred




• A mindset towards building systems for the cloud and DevOps fundamentals




• Working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure, such as EC2 and RDS




• Hands-on understanding of virtualization and experience with Docker




• Focus towards building security, performance, and scalability into services from the beginning