Lead Backend Engineer

Position Title :

Lead Backend Engineer

Location :  Charlotte, NC

Duration : 3 months

Employment Type : Contract role on W-2 through Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition, Inc. (A&B Talent)

Work Arrangement : Hybrid - 3 days on-site

Payrate : $75.00 - $80.00

Client Info / Who they are :

Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition represents the country’s largest lending-exclusive financial company, serving millions with safe, affordable installment loans through 1,500 branches in 44 states. For over 100 years, their dedicated team has helped customers improve their financial lives with responsible, transparent solutions for debt, medical bills, home improvements, and auto purchases.

Who we are looking for / Requirements :

Key components we are looking for :

• Strong experience in developing with Javascript / TypeScript, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
• Experience with Node.js for server-side development, including building APIs and handling asynchronous programming.
• Familiarity with role-based access control, JWT tokens, OAuth, and integration with authentication systems like Okta.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, optimizing data retrieval through GraphQL.
• Experience with unit and integration testing using frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
• Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) and version control systems like Git.
• Strong experience optimizing API calls for speed and efficiency, particularly for high-volume data transactions.
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and working in cross-functional teams.

Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing :

Perks of working with us / What we offer :

Above and Beyond Talent Acquisition, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and staffing firm. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.