Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript / NestJS) Engineer IRC308210

Description

Our client is an innovative U.S. medical device manufacturer that produces devices and software applications.

The project focuses on the development, maintenance, and enhancement of a healthcare technology platform that supports remote diagnostic testing, patient monitoring, and medical reporting.

The platform enables healthcare providers and diagnostic service organizations to manage diagnostic workflows, including test ordering, patient data collection, result processing, and report generation.

Requirements

## Requirements

– Preferred 5–10 years of experience in backend software engineering, with strong hands-on expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

– Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS, and backend application architecture.

– Experience designing, developing, and maintaining scalable APIs, backend services, and integrations with third-party systems.

– Strong experience with PostgreSQL, TypeORM, Redis, and database design, optimization, and performance troubleshooting.

– Understanding of backend architectural patterns, including CQRS, Event Sourcing, asynchronous processing, and message queues (Bull, AWS SQS/SNS, or similar).

– Ability to analyze, understand, and work with existing complex codebases, including legacy components and limited technical documentation.

– Experience investigating existing system architecture, identifying dependencies, and documenting technical solutions.

– Hands-on experience with AWS services, including Lambda, ECS Fargate, S3, RDS, and CloudFront.

– Understanding of authentication, authorization, and API security principles, including JWT, OAuth 2.0, and Auth0.

– Experience writing unit and integration tests using Jest or similar testing frameworks.

– Experience with Git, Docker, code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure deployment processes.

– Upper-Intermediate English (B2+) or higher.

## Nice to Have

– Experience with serverless architectures, microservices, and real-time communication using WebSockets or Socket.IO.

– Experience developing software solutions in the healthcare or medical technology domain.

– Familiarity with HIPAA, healthcare data privacy, and secure handling of sensitive patient information.

– Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and GitHub Actions.

– Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate complex systems and make informed technical decisions.

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and lead by example.

– A proactive approach to learning, adapting to new technologies, and driving technical improvements.

Job responsibilities

System Discovery & Technical Analysis

– Analyze and understand the existing application, its architecture, codebase, dependencies, and integrations.

– Investigate existing functionality, business logic, and technical workflows to build comprehensive system knowledge.

– Identify technical risks, architectural limitations, legacy components, and areas requiring improvement.

– Create and maintain technical documentation covering application architecture, key components, integrations, and dependencies.

– Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and collaborate with stakeholders to clarify existing system behavior and requirements.

Application Development & Maintenance

– Lead the design and development of robust, high-availability applications, ensuring they align with our architectural vision and business needs.

– Maintain, enhance, and extend existing applications using React Native and TypeScript.

– Design and implement new features based on business and technical requirements.

– Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance issues, and production incidents.

– Refactor and improve existing code to increase maintainability, reliability, and scalability.

What we offer

Empowering Projects: With 500+ clients spanning diverse industries and domains, we provide an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies. As a team, we engineer digital products that positively impact people’s lives.

Empowering Growth: We foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Our dedication is to provide timely and comprehensive assistance for every consultant through our dedicated Learning & Development team, ensuring their continuous growth and success.

DE&I Matters: At GlobalLogic, we deeply value and embrace diversity. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment.

Career Development: Our corporate culture places a strong emphasis on career development, offering abundant opportunities for growth. Regular interactions with our teams ensure their engagement, motivation, and recognition. We empower our team members to pursue their career goals with confidence and enthusiasm.

Comprehensive Benefits: In addition to equitable compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes the overall well-being of our consultants. We genuinely care about their health and strive to create a positive work environment.

Flexible Opportunities: At GlobalLogic, we prioritize work-life balance by offering flexible opportunities tailored to your lifestyle. Explore relocation and rotation options for diverse cultural and professional experiences in different countries with our company.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.