Sr. Software Engineer - JavaScript

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in United States
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology • Professional Services • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Maintain and extend long-term supported forks of major JavaScript frameworks. Develop and secure code in JavaScript/TypeScript, backport fixes, triage and patch CVEs, build CI/CD and automation, collaborate with security and OSS contributors, and drive platform reliability and architecture decisions.
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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior-Level Software Engineer with expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript to join our Never-Ending Support (NES) team. In this role, you will help maintain, secure, and extend the lifespan of critical open-source JavaScript frameworks and runtimes such as Angular, React, and Next.js, ensuring long-term stability and security for enterprise customers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using JavaScript/TypeScript and popular frameworks such as, but not limited to Angular or React.
  • Maintain and improve HeroDevs’ Never-Ending Support (NES) forks for key JavaScript projects, backporting fixes and ensuring compatibility.
  • Use AI-assisted code analysis tools to scan NES forks for vulnerable patterns, accelerating CVE reproduction and root cause identification
  • Partner with open-source contributors, security experts, and internal stakeholders to deliver secure and stable long-term versions.
  • Identify, reproduce, and patch CVE vulnerabilities, collaborating with HeroDevs’ Security Team to ensure responsible disclosure and high-trust releases.
  • Build and refine platform components, automation, and CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, npm, and related tooling.
  • Ensure system scalability, reliability, and security through modern development practices and rigorous testing.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code aligned with HeroDevs’ engineering standards.
  • Participate in architectural discussions and help define the long-term technical direction of HeroDevs’ JavaScript ecosystem.
  • Stay current with emerging JavaScript technologies, framework updates, and web security practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript with experience in one or more major frameworks (Angular, Vue, React, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Node.js internals, dependency management, and the npm ecosystem.
  • Experience with open-source contribution or maintenance.
  • Knowledge of secure software practices and vulnerability triage (CVE, OSV, or Snyk).
  • Experience building and maintaining automated build/test/deploy workflows (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
  • Passion for open-source sustainability and long-term software maintenance.

Bonus Points

  • Familiarity with multiple frameworks, specifically React and Angular.
  • Experience actively exploring and applying AI tools to accelerate security workflows, vulnerability research, and code analysis.
  • Curiosity to grow across multiple frameworks.
  • Think in systems, proactively identifies inconsistencies across frameworks and tooling and drives toward scalable, repeatable solutions.
  • Team player who likes to have fun at work while getting the job done.

Skills Required

  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript with experience in major frameworks (Angular, Vue, React)
  • Familiarity with Node.js internals, dependency management, and the npm ecosystem
  • Experience with open-source contribution or maintenance
  • Knowledge of secure software practices and vulnerability triage (CVE, OSV, Snyk)
  • Experience building and maintaining automated build/test/deploy workflows (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment
  • Passion for open-source sustainability and long-term software maintenance
  • Familiarity with multiple frameworks, specifically React and Angular
  • Experience applying AI tools to accelerate security workflows and code analysis
  • Curiosity to grow across multiple frameworks and think in systems
  • Team player who enjoys collaborative, fun work culture
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The Company
106 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

HeroDevs is a trusted leader providing secure, never-ending support for deprecated open-source software. Its mission is to keep critical technologies running smoothly, securely, and in compliance long after their official end-of-life. The company offers a platform for engineering and security teams to manage risks associated with unsupported open source through ongoing security patches, compatibility updates, and comprehensive compliance maintenance for various frameworks.

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