{"id":139247,"date":"2026-02-14T12:22:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-senior-principal-node-js-developer\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T12:22:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:22:02","slug":"were-hiring-senior-principal-node-js-developer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whitehattoolbox.com\/jobs\/were-hiring-senior-principal-node-js-developer\/","title":{"rendered":"We\u2019re Hiring Senior\/Principal Node.js Developer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-4) who is highly hands-on and actively involved in day-to-day coding, in addition to contributing to system design and architectural discussions.<br \/>\n       This role is suited for engineers who enjoy writing production-quality code on a daily basis, taking ownership of complex backend components, and solving non-trivial technical problems through implementation\u2014not just high-level design. The ideal candidate combines strong design thinking with deep, practical coding expertise in building and evolving backend systems at scale.<span class=\"br\"><\/span><b>Key Responsibilities<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Design, implement, and maintain backend services through hands-on coding on a daily basis using Node.js and TypeScript (Nest.js or equivalent Frameworks).<\/li>\n<li>Spend the majority of time on hands-on implementation, including writing, refactoring, and optimizing production code.<\/li>\n<li>Own end-to-end delivery of backend components, from design to implementation, testing, and production support.<\/li>\n<li>Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, with a strong focus on correctness and performance.<\/li>\n<li>Actively contribute code to complex problem areas such as data access layers, service integrations, and asynchronous workflows.<\/li>\n<li>Participate in architectural discussions while remaining deeply involved in the actual implementation of solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Review code to uphold high engineering standards and provide actionable, technical feedback.<\/li>\n<li>Design and evolve data models and storage strategies using relational and non-relational databases.<\/li>\n<li>Optimize database queries and access patterns through hands-on tuning and refactoring.<\/li>\n<li>Build and integrate asynchronous and message-driven components using modern messaging or streaming platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and operate services in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate closely with frontend, platform, and product teams to deliver robust backend solutions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Core Requirements<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8+ years of backend development experience, with a strong emphasis on hands-on coding in production systems.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to design and write high-quality code independently, not just review or propose designs.<\/li>\n<li>Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript, with proven experience building non-trivial backend services.<\/li>\n<li>Solid understanding of software design principles and system architecture, backed by real implementations.<\/li>\n<li>Experience designing and implementing distributed systems and microservices.<\/li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including hands-on schema design and query optimization.<\/li>\n<li>Experience implementing asynchronous processing, messaging systems, or event-driven architectures.<\/li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI\/CD pipelines.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to balance hands-on implementation with system-level thinking.<\/li>\n<li>Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in complex, fast-paced environments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Nice to Have<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experience with additional backend languages such as Go or Python.<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with workflow orchestration, background processing, or scheduling systems.<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of API security, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.<\/li>\n<li>Exposure to high-throughput or data-intensive systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Why Join<\/b><br \/>\n       This role offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging backend systems, influence architectural direction, and contribute to platforms that operate at scale while maintaining high standards of engineering excellence.<\/p>\n<p><center><b><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/jobviewtrack.com\/v2\/lJZJQKMGdoi-53NaPfxtCufRrMcWTGP_9j-zdWbLjuICswIhNDzlEKvFW9PySl9HTb-jATsNpohWdwayp_dDG43ANqs2eQW5lglROfMLhFypzFA0xbmPQ8f-in2bie3OJNzrog9zGNRTS3dx9gxBgfbbJwPI4JNhLzRqbZVlbw_c73I0vZw6MpiYVZjmLWlUqqGVGo2VAYkMvpl0PCV6oQ?affid=1e18623d919a855447a16dd0557b1bec\" class=\"button purchase\" target=\"_blank\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/b><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are seeking a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-4) who is highly hands-on and actively involved in day-to-day coding, in addition to contributing to system design and architectural discussions. 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