TypeScript and Node.js Tech Lead (contract)

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in TypeScript, Node.js for REST API development, and React for frontend development, Java Spring Boot experience is nice to have. This role involves designing and coding high-quality software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and resolving dependencies to ensure seamless project delivery. Responsibilities • Lead Development Efforts: Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance. Mentor and guide a team of developers, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards. • Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient applications using TypeScript, Node.js, Angular/React, and AWS serverless technologies. Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs to support frontend and backend integration. Develop responsive and user-friendly web applications using Angular or React. • AWS Serverless Stack: Utilize AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and other serverless services to build and deploy applications. • Data: Lead design and optimization of scalable, high-performance data solutions leveraging Amazon Aurora Postgres • Code Quality: Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high-quality code. • Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions. Identify and resolve technical dependencies and blockers to ensure smooth project progress. Must Haves • Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of TypeScript and Node.js for REST API development. • Experience with React for frontend development, • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git). • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. • Experience with AWS cloud-native development, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDb, Aurora Postgres Soft Skills • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. • Leadership and mentoring abilities. Nice to Haves • Experience deploying AWS infrastructure with Cloud Development Kit (CDK). • Experience with build, test, and deployment pipelines involving GitHub Actions. • Experience orchestrating AWS Lambdas using AWS Step Functions. The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is $34.26/hour - $53.53/hour. Our offered benefits include medical, dental, vision and retirement benefits. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Tundra Technical Solutions is among North America’s leading providers of Staffing and Consulting Services. Our success and our clients’ success are built on a foundation of service excellence. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Unincorporated LA County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: client provided property, including hardware (both of which may include data) entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all portable client computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon completion of the assignment, and; maintain the confidentiality of client proprietary, confidential, or non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected client information technology systems and related data security obligations.