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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Node/React developer - **Company:** Bright Mind Solutions LLC - **Location:** Livingston, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Data Store, Distributed Systems, HP Systems Insight Manager, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, NoSQL, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Data Logging, Test-Driven Development (TDD), ReactJS, Software Troubleshooting, Database Performance, Backend, Containerization, Solid Principles, Deployment Automation, Build Process, Graphql, Restful APIs, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us122cd7fe60be23de784821fc241af1e9 ## About the Role * 10+ years of professional software development experience. * Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. * Solid React development experience. * Proven ability to design and develop highly scalable, available, and high-performance applications. * Strong understanding of APIs, distributed systems, backend architecture, and software design principles. * Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, automated testing, and TDD. * Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, Docker, and Jenkins or comparable tools. * Strong troubleshooting and application/database performance optimization skills. * Ability to provide technical leadership while remaining highly hands-on in a collaborative engineering environment. Preferred * Experience with GraphQL, microservices, cloud-native development, and observability. * Additional programming experience with Java, Python, Go, or C#. * Background in DevOps/platform engineering or build engineering. * Experience establishing architecture and engineering standards for new products. Prior experience mentoring engineers or serving in a technical leadership capacity ## Description Our client is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their growing engineering team focused on building scalable, modern applications. Based in Livingston, NJ, this is a hands-on technical leadership role requiring strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, distributed systems, and cloud-native development. The ideal candidate will contribute throughout the SDLC while helping shape architecture, engineering standards, and development practices. 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