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About the role
Job Title: Senior Software Developer (React & Node.js)
Location: Cleveland, Albany, Buffalo
Experience: 5–8+ years
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Software Developer with strong expertise in React.js and Node.js to design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications. The ideal candidate will take ownership of complex features, mentor junior developers, and collaborate closely with product, design, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-performance web applications using React.js (frontend) and Node.js (backend)
Architect scalable, reusable, and maintainable application components
Build and consume RESTful APIs (and/or GraphQL)
Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability
Lead code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure best practices
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver features end-to-end
Mentor junior and mid-level developers
Troubleshoot and debug complex production issues
Participate in system design discussions and technical decision-making
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of professional software development experience
Strong expertise in React.js , including hooks, state management (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
Solid experience with Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js / NestJS
Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) / TypeScript
Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services
Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend tooling
Experience with databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar)
Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and security best practices
Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows
Experience in logging and monitoring frameworks like Dynatrace, etc.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Good to Have
Experience with Next.js
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Mocha, etc.)
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 40,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 141,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
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