Backend Software Engineer, Node.js

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Become a part of the LabArchives team that develops Electronic Laboratory Notebook, Inventory, and Scheduler products for researchers and institutions across the globe.

• Work in collaboration with product, operations, and support teams to design, develop, and sustain backend services and APIs.

• Plan, construct, test, and deploy backend features iteratively, predominantly using Node.js.

• Read, comprehend, and contribute to the existing Ruby on Rails codebase as required.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive unit test suite.

• Engage in the creation and expansion of the automation test framework.

• Take part in code reviews, security assessments, and evaluations of performance and scalability.

• Leverage technology expertise across systems and processes while contributing to the global growth of LabArchives.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a comparable combination of education and over 9 years of experience.

• Extensive server-side development experience with Node.js, including the building and maintenance of APIs and services.

• Practical experience with both synchronous and asynchronous integration patterns.

• Proficiency in reading, understanding, and working within Ruby; prior experience with Ruby on Rails is preferred.

• Knowledge of database design, query optimization, and data modeling.

• Strong foundational skills in object-oriented and functional programming paradigms.

• Working familiarity with modern JavaScript (ES6+) and RESTful API design.

• A technology enthusiast with a passion for learning and continuous improvement.

• Extensive hands-on experience in backend and database development.

• Experience working closely with team members across various departments.

• Previous experience with SaaS products in a regulated or research-oriented industry may be beneficial.

• Familiarity with automated testing tools and CI/CD pipelines may be advantageous.

• Exposure to security best practices and secure API design may be beneficial.

• Basic knowledge of front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue may be an advantage.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Insurance

• Health Spending Accounts

• Wellness Benefits (Mental Health Apps and Fitness Perks)

• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan (with 4% company match; immediate vesting)

• Flexible Time off Plan (for US exempt employees)

• Variable pay eligibility for certain positions, with details discussed by the recruiter

• Remote-friendly work environment

• Equal opportunity workplace