Senior Backend Developer Node.js /Technical Lead Fulltime role

Role: Backend Developer Node.js / Node-RED/Technical Lead

Location: Atlanta,GA

Duration: Fulltime

About The Role We are looking for experienced Senior Backend Developers to join our team and contribute to the development of industrial and logistics software solutions in a highly technical environment.

The role is primarily focused on backend development using Node.js and Node-RED, with strong interaction with REST APIs, PostgreSQL databases, and industrial communication protocols.

You will work on the development of software features, API integrations, and communication layers between applications, databases, and industrial machinery within a collaborative Agile environment.

Position Overview

Role: Backend Developer Node.js / Node-RED

Experience Level: Mid-Senior (minimum 6 years of total experience)

Technical Environment

Core Stack, JavaScript, Node.js, Node-RED, PostgreSQL, REST APIs

Additional Technologies

Vue.js (nice to have)

HTML / CSS / JavaScript (frontend exposure is a plus)

GitLab

Integration testing frameworks

Networking & Protocols

Knowledge of networking concepts and industrial communication protocols is appreciated:

TCP/IP

OPC-UA

Industrial communication interfaces

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development (Main Focus ~80%)

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Node-RED
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and integration layers
• Interface software solutions with SQL databases and industrial machinery
• Develop scalable and maintainable backend features
• Participate in architecture discussions and technical design
• Ensure code quality through reviews and testing practices
• Push, maintain, and review code using GitLab

Integration & Testing

• Develop and execute integration tests
• Troubleshoot backend and communication issues
• Validate interactions between APIs, databases, and connected systems
• Support deployment and debugging activities when required

Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including frontend developers, project managers, and client stakeholders
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and technical discussions
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes

Required Skills Must-Have

Strong Experience With Minimum 10 years of software development experience

JavaScript

Node.js - 6 years

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL / SQL databases

Experience with Node-RED or willingness to quickly ramp up

Good understanding of backend architecture and API integrations

Experience with integration testing

Familiarity with Git/GitLab workflows

Nice-to-Have

Vue.js experience

Frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Networking fundamentals

Knowledge of industrial protocols such as OPC-UA or TCP/IP

Exposure to WMS, logistics, supply chain, or industrial environments

Candidate Profile

We are looking for strong technical profiles with solid backend expertise and a problem-solving mindset.

Prior experience in WMS or Supply Chain is not mandatory candidates with strong technical fundamentals and integration experience will be able to ramp up quickly on the business domain.

The Ideal Candidate Is Autonomous and solution-oriented

Comfortable in technical and industrial environments

Able to work in a collaborative and fast-paced setting

Interested in backend systems, integrations, and industrial software ecosystems