GTN Technical Staffing
Lead Software Engineer Node.js, React, PostgreSQL (Plano)
GTN Technical Staffing, Plano, Texas, United States, 75086
Lead Software Engineer
Node.js, React, PostgreSQL Location:
Plano, TX (On-Site Only
No Remote, No Hybrid) Compensation:
$150,000
$175,000 Base Bonus:
15% Annual Bonus Employment Type:
Full-Time / Direct Hire Overview We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative, scalable applications using Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, responsible for technical direction, architecture, and mentoring a team of engineers while partnering closely with product, design, and QA teams. This is an
on-site role in Plano, TX
and requires daily in-office collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack features using Node.js, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript Build and maintain RESTful APIs and reusable React components with cross-browser compatibility Provide architectural direction and enforce best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and code quality Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions on schedule Own technical initiatives, define timelines and milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and regular one-on-ones Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code Actively participate in and lead code reviews to maintain engineering standards Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON Proficiency in Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS Strong experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design 2+ years of experience with MongoDB and/or Redis Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Additional Qualifications Experience working closely with UI/UX teams to refine and implement designs Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams Proven ability to lead projects from concept through delivery
Node.js, React, PostgreSQL Location:
Plano, TX (On-Site Only
No Remote, No Hybrid) Compensation:
$150,000
$175,000 Base Bonus:
15% Annual Bonus Employment Type:
Full-Time / Direct Hire Overview We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of innovative, scalable applications using Node.js, React, and PostgreSQL. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, responsible for technical direction, architecture, and mentoring a team of engineers while partnering closely with product, design, and QA teams. This is an
on-site role in Plano, TX
and requires daily in-office collaboration. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack features using Node.js, React, and JavaScript/TypeScript Build and maintain RESTful APIs and reusable React components with cross-browser compatibility Provide architectural direction and enforce best practices in coding, testing, documentation, and code quality Collaborate with product, design, and QA teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions on schedule Own technical initiatives, define timelines and milestones, and communicate progress to stakeholders Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and regular one-on-ones Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code Actively participate in and lead code reviews to maintain engineering standards Requirements Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field 7+ years of professional software engineering experience Strong experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and JSON Proficiency in Node.js, React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML/CSS Strong experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design 2+ years of experience with MongoDB and/or Redis Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka or MQ Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Experience with DevOps practices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing frameworks Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly Additional Qualifications Experience working closely with UI/UX teams to refine and implement designs Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams Proven ability to lead projects from concept through delivery