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Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead)

A company focused on consumer privacy and data protection services.
$120,000 - $175,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
8+ years of experience
Cybersecurity

Description For Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead)

Optery is seeking a Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead) to spearhead their Automation Team's technical vision and execution. This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, focusing on developing sophisticated automation workflows and web crawlers at scale.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the privacy and data protection space. As a Tech Lead, you'll be instrumental in architecting and optimizing high-scale automation solutions while mentoring team members and ensuring technical excellence. The role involves working with generative AI technologies to enhance automation workflows and improve system efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of software engineering experience, with significant Node.js expertise and a proven track record in technical leadership. You'll need deep knowledge of web automation technologies, distributed systems, and cloud services. Experience with Puppeteer, asynchronous programming, and various database systems is crucial.

Working remotely from anywhere in the United States, you'll join a fully-remote global team headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $120K to $175K, plus equity and benefits including paid time off and a home office setup stipend.

This role is perfect for a senior engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the consumer privacy sector while leading and mentoring others. You'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies, tackle complex technical challenges, and shape the future of automation systems in a rapidly growing field.

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Responsibilities For Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead)

  • Architect and develop scalable automation systems, web crawlers, and data-processing pipelines
  • Provide technical leadership to the Automation Team, setting best practices for development, security, and performance
  • Collaborate with product and engineering teams to define roadmap and technical direction
  • Perform code reviews, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of high-quality software development
  • Optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
  • Stay up to date with cutting-edge web automation and security trends
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues and system failures

Requirements For Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead)

Node.js
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Redis
Kubernetes
Python
  • 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 3+ years of hands-on experience in Node.js
  • 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership role, mentoring engineers and guiding architecture decisions
  • Expertise in building web crawlers, scrapers, and automation tools
  • Strong experience with Puppeteer for web automation and scraping
  • Strong experience with asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and message brokers
  • Proficiency with databases (PostgreSQL, SQL, NoSQL such as Redis, Elasticsearch, MongoDB)
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Deep understanding of security best practices for handling sensitive user data
  • Experience designing scalable and distributed systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously

Benefits For Senior Node.js Engineer (Tech Lead)

Equity
  • Competitive equity
  • Paid time off policy
  • Stipend for home office setup

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