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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS) - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Component-Based Software Engineering, Code Review, Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Github, Identity and Access Management, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, OAuth, Azure Active Directory, Software Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Circleci, Sql Optimization, ReactJS, Backend, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Docker, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/462F3DE783314B818771C78BCC97466F/job/ ## About the Role 8+ years of professional software development experience 5+ years of Node.js development experience (Node 18+; comfort with Node 22 preferred) 4+ years of microservices architecture experience in distributed systems Demonstrated Experience building and architecting NodeJS products and applications Strong experience building REST APIs using Koa, Express, or similar frameworks 3+ years of PostgreSQL or relational database experience, including advanced SQL and schema design 2+ years of React experience using hooks, state management, and component-based architecture Experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, RDS, or EC2 Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins) Experience supporting financial, government, or healthcare systems with compliance considerations Exposure to authentication systems (JWT, OAuth, MSAL/Azure AD) or feature flag tools like LaunchDarkly ## Description Insight Global is seeking a Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS) to join a critical project with one of the largest consulting and advisory firms in the world. This individual will support the design, development, and maintenance of large-scale, production-grade financial and reporting systems used by external clients. The role requires strong backend Node.js expertise paired with modern frontend React experience, operating within a microservices-based architecture. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in complex codebases and collaborates closely with cross-functional engineering teams. Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and modern frameworks such as Koa or Express Build and support distributed microservices with a focus on scalability and reliability Own and support production systems with real users, including troubleshooting and debugging complex issues Develop and optimize relational database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL Manage and execute database migrations in production environments Collaborate with frontend engineers to support React-based user interfaces Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using industry best practices Utilize Docker for containerization and local development workflows Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Delay the AI Overlords: How OAuth and OpenFGA Can Keep Your AI Agents from Going Rogue](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1637-delay-the-ai-overlords-how-oauth-and-openfga-can-keep-your-ai-agents-from-going-rogue) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss) - [The Best Software Developer Blogs to Read](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/156-the-best-software-developer-blogs-to-read) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)