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Lead Backend Developer — Node.js / GraphQL

New York City, New York💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-13 → 2026-08-07

Core

Designing and building scalable backend services, APIs, and system architecture for client-facing digital products in a consulting environment.

Role type

Lead Backend Developer (Node.js/GraphQL)

Builds

Scalable backend services, APIs, and system architecture for enterprise clients

Domain

Technology consulting / Enterprise software

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Node.js, GraphQL, API design, backend architecture, React Native collaboration, technical communication, Agile delivery, code reviews, CI/CD, database management

Preferred skills

TypeScript, REST API, Cloud platforms, Docker, SQL/NoSQL

Technologies

Node.js, GraphQL, React Native, TypeScript, REST, Docker, SQL, NoSQL

Responsibilities

Design and maintain backend services and APIs, guide architecture decisions, collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams, translate business requirements into technical solutions, communicate technical risks to stakeholders, participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies, support production troubleshooting

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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