Job Description

Position Title:
Lead Backend Engineer
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 3 months
Employment Type: Contract role on W-2 through Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition, Inc. (A&B Talent)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days on-site
Payrate: $75.00 - $80.00

Client Info / Who they are:
Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition represents the country’s largest lending-exclusive financial company, serving millions with safe, affordable installment loans through 1,500 branches in 44 states. For over 100 years, their dedicated team has helped customers improve their financial lives with responsible, transparent solutions for debt, medical bills, home improvements, and auto purchases.

Who we are looking for / Requirements:

Key components we are looking for:

• Strong experience in developing with Javascript/TypeScript, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Experience with Node.js for server-side development, including building APIs and handling asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with role-based access control, JWT tokens, OAuth, and integration with authentication systems like Okta.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, optimizing data retrieval through GraphQL.
• Experience with unit and integration testing using frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and version control systems like Git.
• Strong experience optimizing API calls for speed and efficiency, particularly for high-volume data transactions.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and working in cross-functional teams.

Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing:

• Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on mobile development: Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, 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 mobile applications backend and middleware.
• Mentor junior developers on the team as needed.
• Experience in AWS cloud computing platforms such as AWS - Cloudwatch, Lamda, EC2.
• Troubleshooting production issues and lead.

Perks of working with us/ What we offer:

• Eligibility for Health, dental and vision insurance
• Participation in Company 401K plan w/ Employer Match

Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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