Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js

Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js At Livefront, we help companies design and build world-class digital products that command attention and inspire joy. We've helped household names like Target, Samsung, General Mills, and Optum create experiences that have reached millions of people, and startups like HomeSpotter and Credly build entirely new businesses that challenge their industries' status quo. We're looking for an outstanding Senior Software Engineer to join our team. Who you are You're an experienced Senior Software Engineer known for your software craft and mastery of the Node.js ecosystem. You are a highly effective communicator, sought out by teammates and clients, and capable of steering cross-functional and client-facing teams from concept to successful launch. You possess a keen eye for detail and lead collaboration with UI designers to fulfill their design vision and bring complex interfaces to life. You are a mentor and a leader, passionate about fostering the growth of junior team members and contributing to the wider community, within and outside of Livefront. You go out of your way to leave everything better for the team and multiply your impact by establishing patterns and libraries that level everyone up. You are a self-starter and thrive on autonomy, consistently driving initiatives with minimal oversight. What you will be doing As a Senior Software Engineer, you will primarily be doing software development with and for our clients. You will be working directly with clients on major projects and initiatives and collaborating with the Livefront team to push everything we do forward across our three pillars, noted below. Excellence in Delivery & Communication -Estimate, develop, test, and deploy high-quality Node.js applications in TypeScript and JavaScript for our clients. -Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize the performance of Node.js-based applications using a variety of development tools. -Lead team efforts on complex projects and drive projects forward via direct, individual contributions. -Write clean, maintainable, secure, and efficient code in Typescript and JavaScript, and serve as a role model for the engineering team. -Maintain, support, and actively develop internal resources like documentation, patterns, templates, and libraries. -Contribute to full-stack design discussions, ensuring data structures (API contracts, endpoint naming, etc.) across the entire scope of a project are consistent with industry best practices. -Design, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable, and automated build, test, and deployment workflows for Node.js applications. -Stay current with changes in the Node.js ecosystem, including framework updates, runtime improvements, and security patches, to ensure client systems remain stable, secure, and future-ready. -Support business development estimation efforts above and beyond client work (e.g., for prospective projects). One-of-a-Kind Team -Actively lead code reviews, hold the team accountable to our engineering standards, and provide constructive feedback and guidance that brings out the best in the team. -Collaborate closely with front-end and mobile teams to design API endpoints that support engaging and intuitive user interfaces. -Frequently present at team events, sharing knowledge and insights. -Mentor team members regarding best practices and community contributions. Thought Leadership and Community -Actively participate in community events. -Frequently contribute to the broader engineering community through writing, public speaking, or open source. -Communicate complex ideas with clarity and confidence, guiding clients toward well-informed decisions that elevate their products. Why you should apply You want to work with passionate and talented people who are always looking for ways to make things better. You desire a work environment where respect, mutual trust, and egoless collaboration are paramount. You want colleagues who take their work seriously but not themselves, and who know how to let loose and have a good time. You like being part of a team that has a reputation for excellence and gives back to the community by educating, mentoring, and sponsoring. You want to work on products and accounts that have outsized impact and reach. You believe in sweating the details, giving a damn about quality, and taking pride in going the extra mile. What you bring to the table At least 7 years of relevant experience, including a strong track record of senior or lead roles, ideally in a consulting environment or as part of an in-house, cross-functional product team. Experience building scalable, maintainable Node-based web APIs using TypeScript and JavaScript, and backend services and related technologies. Mastery of TypeScript, JavaScript, Node.js, and related tools. Work samples showcasing performant, neatly organized code with clean, well-structured endpoints, and thoughtful API design. Broad skillset spanning disciplines or platforms beyond Node.js. For example: scripting, DevOps, experience with another backend platform like .NET, etc. Mastery of modern software development best practices, tools, and workflows. Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. A track record of strong leadership and mentorship abilities. Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and initiatives effectively. A demonstrated hunger for personal and professional growth. A self-evident love and care for the craft of software development. Bonus points if you... Have contributed significantly to open-source projects related to Node.js development. Have externally published articles or given national talks at conferences about Node.js or backend development. Have experience with native mobile frameworks like Android or iOS. Compensation is $130,000 - $160,000 What to expect When applying, please include a short note about yourself, a summary of your work experience, and a link to any public profiles you actively maintain (e.g., GitHub, LinkedIn, etc). Our hiring process moves quickly and consists of several stages for candidates who capture our attention with their initial submission, sometimes including but not limited to a short preliminary phone interview, a series of video interviews, and a short take-home exercise, which you'll have up to a week to complete. Additional information We go out of our way to evaluate all employees and job applicants equally based on merit, competence, and qualifications. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and consider all qualified applicants. Don't worry, every application will be reviewed by a human. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.