NodeJS Backend Developer

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February 20, 2026
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Job Description

🏢 Company Overview

Client: Kforce
Location: Irving, TX

Kforce has a client in Irving, TX seeking a NodeJS Backend Developer to join a multidisciplinary team of product managers, marketers, designers, and engineers. The team researches and innovates on the latest technologies to create digital products experienced daily by millions of users

💼 Job Details

  • Position Title: NodeJS Backend Developer
  • Location: Irving, Texas
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Experience Level: Senior Level

📝 Job Description

The NodeJS Backend Developer will be responsible for designing and building prototype backend systems that enhance customer experience, enable innovative user experiences, and increase store revenue. The role involves research, innovation, and high-quality engineering delivery within a collaborative environment.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

  • Research, prototype, and develop software solutions to solve retail-related problems.
  • Design and build backend systems using NodeJS.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and continuously learn new tools, libraries, and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with peers across multiple disciplines including product, marketing, and design teams.
  • Deliver projects on time with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and engineering excellence.

🎓 Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience creating APIs using NodeJS and developing software solutions for real-world problems.
  • 7+ years of strong foundation in relational and NoSQL database principles.
  • 7+ years of experience with Microservices or SOA Architecture and various design patterns.
  • 5+ years of experience using CI/CD tools for containerized deployments and cloud architecture.
  • Familiarity with Queues/Topics (pub/sub), Kafka, or other data-streaming frameworks.
  • Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and modern authorization mechanisms including JWT and OAuth.

🛠 Required Skills

  • NodeJS
  • API Development
  • Relational Databases
  • NoSQL Databases
  • Microservices Architecture
  • SOA Architecture
  • CI/CD Tools
  • Containerized Deployments
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Kafka / Data Streaming Frameworks
  • RESTful APIs
  • JWT & OAuth Authentication

⭐ Bonus Skills

  • Familiarity with Jenkins Pipeline
  • AWS CloudFormation Deployments
  • AWS or Azure Certifications
  • Experience constructing PostgreSQL or MongoDB query strings and performance tuning

💰 Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay range determined based on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contracts, and business needs.
  • Comprehensive benefits including:
    • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
    • HSA and FSA
    • 401(k)
    • Life, Disability & ADD Insurance
  • Paid Time Off for salaried employees.
  • Paid Sick Leave eligibility for Service Contract Act projects.
  • This role is not eligible for bonuses, incentives, or commissions.

📌 Additional Information

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.