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Position Title:
Lead Software Engineer
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Duration:
18 months with possible conversion to FTE
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:
$95.00 - $100.00
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.
What we are looking for / Requirements Key components we are looking for:
Minimum B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Proficient in object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, and databases
5+ years of professional experience in backend engineering
5+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+)
Strong experience with Node.js (asynchronous programming, event loop, streams, performance optimization)
Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Strong understanding of API versioning, authentication, and authorization strategies
Hands-on experience designing and working with microservices architectures (service communication, data consistency, service discovery, scaling strategies)
Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (fault tolerance, eventual consistency, message queues)
Proficiency in AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch)
Experience with messaging streams (Kafka, SNS/SQS, or other event-driven systems)
Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB), including indexing, query optimization, and data modeling
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
Basic DevOps knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and CloudWatch
Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing
Lead development and maintenance of complex web-based applications and enterprise systems using TypeScript, Angular, and Node.js
Modernize core lending platform services with GraphQL (Apollo Client, Server, Router), BPMN (Camunda v8), and event-driven architecture (Kafka on AWS)
Demonstrate leadership and principled decision-making, including the ability to push back constructively with peers and superiors
Continuously enhance and optimize code quality, scalability, security, and performance
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure delivery of high-quality, shippable software each sprint
Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and team members throughout the product lifecycle, contributing technical solutions and translating them into working software
Work with DevOps teams to deploy and maintain applications in production environments
Perks / What we offer
Eligibility for Health, dental and vision insurance
Participation in Company 401K plan w/ Employer Match
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, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Company Description A&B Talent Acquisition was founded to redefine talent acquisition through excellence and client-centered partnerships. Our leadership team specializes in technical, executive, and professional placements across diverse sectors, delivering results that help clients meet ambitious goals. We are excited to bring this commitment and expertise to every project, driving impactful workforce solutions together.
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Lead Software Engineer
Location:
Charlotte, NC
Duration:
18 months with possible conversion to FTE
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:
$95.00 - $100.00
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.
What we are looking for / Requirements Key components we are looking for:
Minimum B.S./M.S. in Computer Science or related discipline from an accredited college or university
Proficient in object-oriented programming, software engineering techniques, quality engineering, parallel programming, and databases
5+ years of professional experience in backend engineering
5+ years of experience designing, developing, and delivering backend applications with TypeScript and JavaScript (ES6+)
Strong experience with Node.js (asynchronous programming, event loop, streams, performance optimization)
Proven experience building and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs
Strong understanding of API versioning, authentication, and authorization strategies
Hands-on experience designing and working with microservices architectures (service communication, data consistency, service discovery, scaling strategies)
Knowledge of distributed systems concepts (fault tolerance, eventual consistency, message queues)
Proficiency in AWS cloud services (Lambda, ECS/EKS, API Gateway, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, CloudWatch)
Experience with messaging streams (Kafka, SNS/SQS, or other event-driven systems)
Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB), including indexing, query optimization, and data modeling
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
Basic DevOps knowledge of Docker, Terraform, and CloudWatch
Performance Objectives / What you'll be doing
Lead development and maintenance of complex web-based applications and enterprise systems using TypeScript, Angular, and Node.js
Modernize core lending platform services with GraphQL (Apollo Client, Server, Router), BPMN (Camunda v8), and event-driven architecture (Kafka on AWS)
Demonstrate leadership and principled decision-making, including the ability to push back constructively with peers and superiors
Continuously enhance and optimize code quality, scalability, security, and performance
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure delivery of high-quality, shippable software each sprint
Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and team members throughout the product lifecycle, contributing technical solutions and translating them into working software
Work with DevOps teams to deploy and maintain applications in production environments
Perks / What we offer
Eligibility for Health, dental and vision insurance
Participation in Company 401K plan w/ Employer Match
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, sex, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Company Description A&B Talent Acquisition was founded to redefine talent acquisition through excellence and client-centered partnerships. Our leadership team specializes in technical, executive, and professional placements across diverse sectors, delivering results that help clients meet ambitious goals. We are excited to bring this commitment and expertise to every project, driving impactful workforce solutions together.
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