Lead Software Engineer w w Javascript/Typescript (Node/React/Next/NestJS/Jest) & API

Lead Software Engineer - JavaScript/TypeScript (Node/React/Next/NestJS/Jest) & API

Are you a visionary software engineer with a passion for building cutting-edge, customer-facing applications? Join our client as a Lead Software Engineer and play a vital role in shaping the digital experiences that drive our client's success. You'll lead innovative projects, collaborate with top-tier teams, and create impactful solutions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

Duration: Direct Hire- Permanent FTE
Location: Availability to work 3x a week in New York, NY, Bethlehem, PA, or Holmdel, NJ
Pay Rate: $185,0000 max W2 annually 

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications using JavaScript and TypeScript frameworks like Node, React, Next.js, and NestJS.
• Architect robust APIs (REST and GraphQL) and integrate with third-party systems to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to align with best practices, ensuring code quality and maintainability.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement through the adoption of modern tools, CI/CD practices, and AWS cloud services.
• Champion web fundamentals, optimize performance, and implement security best practices to ensure resilient and secure applications.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience developing high-performance, enterprise web applications with demonstrable business impact.
• Expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript, with deep knowledge of Node.js, React, Next.js, NestJS, and Jest.
• Strong experience with API development (REST and GraphQL) and third-party system integrations.
• Proven ability to design scalable architectures with micro-frontends, microservices, and technologies like Redis.
• Solid understanding of web fundamentals: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web performance optimization.
• Hands-on experience in Agile teams, using modern development tools, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS environments.
• Adept at problem-solving, with a keen eye for detail and security best practices (OWASP, PII data handling).

Nice to Have Skills:

• Additional experience with Redis, micro-frontends, or micro-services architecture.
• Familiarity with security frameworks and privacy protocols.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in a senior or lead software engineering role within fast-paced, innovative organizations.

Estimated Min Rate: $129500.00
Estimated Max Rate: $185000.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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