Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Lorven Technologies, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Job Title: Node.js API Developer Location: Sterling, VA (Hybrid - 3 days a week) Duration: 6 Months (Contract to Hire) Required Skillset And Role Details Role Overview: • We are seeking a highly motivated Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise in API development and database management. • As a key team member, you will design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable systems, ensuring performance, quality, and security while delivering exceptional user experiences. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop effective, maintainable, high-quality code in a timely fashion. • Lead a small cross-functional team of analysts, developers, and testers. • Develop technical designs and solutions, guiding team members through implementation and verification. • Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding and architectural standards. • Collaborate with product owners, UX designers, and system architects to deliver quality code that meets functional requirements. • Champion innovation and continuous improvement in design, development, and process. • Maintain expertise in the application and use of systems, tools, and processes. • Effectively communicate technical feasibility and timelines to stakeholders. Required Skills and Experience: • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field. • At least 7 years of software development experience. • Proficient in Node.js, JavaScript, React.js, GraphQL, JSON, YAML, HTML, XML, CSS, and RESTful APIs. • Strong experience with database systems such as MySQL, Oracle, SQL Server, Postgres, DynamoDB, Redis, or MongoDB. • Familiarity with AWS services, including Lambda, EC2, ECS, Route53, Elasticsearch, and IAM. • Hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) tools like Jenkins. • Expertise in application performance tuning and developing scalable, multithreaded web applications. • Experience with modern JavaScript libraries and tools such as React, Redux, ES6, TypeScript, Babel, and Webpack. • Knowledge of reactive programming and responsive web application design. • Familiarity with Agile software development lifecycle and tools like Jira, LeanKit, or Trello. • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.