Mindgrub is seeking a Senior Node.js Architect to join our team on a contract | contract-to-hire basis. This highly visible and collaborative role will work closely with a major U.S. utility company, partnering directly with their product resources to drive the development and delivery of innovative technology solutions.
This role is a part of the leadership structure that is accountable for Mindgrub clients’ success. As such, leadership is the number one expectation of this position. The role requires emotional intelligence, the ability to earn trust and command authority. The best candidate needs to possess an owner’s mindset, and to be comfortable creating clarity and definition where uncertainty and ambiguity may exist.
Ideal candidates will bring comparable experience in managing high-impact projects for enterprise-level organizations, particularly in the utility sector, or a similar industry with authenticated account experiences. Additionally, familiarity or expertise with AI technologies is required.
This position requires exceptional leadership skills, the ability to navigate ambiguity, and a proven track record of delivering successful products in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. If you thrive at the intersection of strategy, collaboration, and execution, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities- API Architecture & Development
- Design and build scalable, secure, and maintainable RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Champion the use of serverless architectures, especially AWS Lambda and AWS APIGateway to reduce operational overhead and increase system resilience.
- Ensure high performance and responsiveness of backend systems by optimizing performance and leveraging best practices.
- System Design & Leadership
- Lead architectural discussions and make high-level design decisions that align with project and business goals.
- Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices across the API team.
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with frontend, mobile, Salesforce, and DevOps engineers to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex performance and system issues in distributed cloud environments.
- Represent the backend team in agile ceremonies and strategic planning discussions.
- Platform & Process Enhancement
- Drive improvements in our cloud deployment procedures, observability tooling, and developer experience.
- Influence technical roadmaps and participate in longer-term architectural planning.
- 10+ years of professional software development experience
- Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript
- Strong working knowledge of AWS services (e.g., Lambda, API Gateway, S3, CloudWatch) – required
- Serverless Frameworks and AWS SAM
- Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI, Postman)
- Strong grasp of API design, security, and performance best practices
- Understanding and application of AI technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong self-management and the ability to work effectively on a fully remote team
- Schedule: 40 hrs / wk
- Duration: 6-month initial term (July - December) with potential to renew or convert to full-time in 2026
- Remote: Yes (must be a US-based citizen able to work during Central Standard Time business hours)
- Compensation: $75 - $85 / hr
- Work remotely or in the office - your choice!
- Excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Employer-paid Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Paid Time Off available when you start
- Free access to Premium Calm app subscription
- Annual training budget dedicated to your professional development
- A variety of fun Mindgrub hosted events and Committees to join (e.g. Adventure Club, Fun Committee, DEI Committee, Mindgrub Meet Ups, and more!)
Inclusivity without exception | At Mindgrub we value and encourage mutual respect and acceptance. We know we all have something to contribute. We work every day to ensure all are welcome, and that we treat all people with fairness and dignity.
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What We Do
Mindgrub is an award-winning agency and consultancy that transforms businesses by designing technology for people. Our full-service team specializes in enterprise mobile and web development, application support, artificial intelligence, devOps, digital marketing, branding, user experience design, quality assurance testing, and emerging technologies.
Since 2002, Mindgrub has led digital transformations for a diverse group of Fortune 100 corporations, utilities, universities, healthcare organizations, cybersecurity firms, global retailers, and public sector agencies, including Exelon, NASA, Wendy’s, DELL, Under Armour, Yamaha, Crayola, Geico, A&E, The Economist, Polk Audio, University of Maryland, The Smithsonian, and Discovery Communications.
A member of the Inc. 5000 for ten years running, Mindgrub has earned accolades from the American Marketing Association, the Webby Awards, the Communicator Awards, Drupal’s BlueDrop Awards, the W3 Awards, the ADDYs, and Inc.’s Top Workplaces program, and has been a member of Clutch.co’s Global Top 1000 list for two consecutive years. Our work has been featured at conferences such as SXSW, Adobe Max, and Mobile World Congress, and has been profiled in The Huffington Post, CNN, and Newsweek. Mindgrub is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with offices in NYC, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.
