Node.Js Developer (JAVA Backend Developer with Node.js)

Position: Node.Js Developer (JAVA Backend Developer with Node.js)

Location: Atlanta, GA (Onsite)
Client: Inspire Brands
Preference: Locals Only
Experience: 10+ Years
Visa: USC / GC
Final Round : In-person interview

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Backend Digital Engineer with strong expertise in Java and Node.js to design, build, and lead the development of scalable backend applications. This role plays a critical part in designing service interfaces , leading a team of backend engineers , and continuously refactoring and enhancing digital products to support Inspire Brands’ restaurant platforms.

The ideal candidate is highly hands-on , contributes directly to code, and collaborates closely with Product, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of backend services and service interfaces using Java and Node.js
• Architect and build high-volume, low-latency REST APIs and backend microservices
• Continuously redesign, refactor, and optimize backend systems to meet evolving business and restaurant brand needs
• Mentor and guide backend engineers while remaining hands-on with development
• Collaborate with Product and Frontend teams to define API contracts and system integrations
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability
• Implement and maintain authentication and authorization services (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
• Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and delivery of sprint goals
• Work closely with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, deployments, and monitoring
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and non-production issues

Mandatory Skills

• Java (JDK 11+)- Expert-level backend development
• Node.js - Strong hands-on experience building backend microservices
• Microservices architecture and distributed systems
• REST API development for high-throughput systems
• Relational & NoSQL databases
• Hands-on coding experience is mandatory (not a coordination-only role)

Preferred / Additional Skills

• JAVA and Node.js
• Spring Framework / Spring Boot
• Redis Cache and performance optimization techniques
• Security frameworks for Authentication & Authorization (OAuth, JWT)
• Cloud platforms: Azure (preferred) , AWS, or GCP
• CI/CD tools: GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• DevOps practices and tools
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Continuous monitoring and logging tools
• Agile / Scrum methodology experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of professional backend software development experience
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Experience working in fast-paced, product-driven environments