Node.js Developer

Synthesis has extensive experience building large-scale, enterprise systems for government and commercial clients. We specialize in developing JEE, SOA, Portals, and database-driven applications. Our extensive knowledge spans across all application tiers. Since, we were founded in 2003, Synthesis has been delivering large-scale systems based on design patterns, service-oriented architectures, dynamic and intutive web interfaces, and web services. Our clients include Fortune 100 companies and a number of government agencies.

Synthesis Systems is looking for a NodeJS Developer for a long-term, contract (2+ years) opportunity in Baltimore, MD. The position is an on-site contract. Interviews are being conducted immediately.

We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

- 10 years or more experience in building web applications

- Extensive software development experience with Node.js (2 or more years)

- Two or more years’ experience with one or more JavaScript frameworks/technologies such as Express.js, Angular.js, Backbone.js, React.js or Flux.js.

- Strong development experience with developing RESTful Web Services.

- Comprehensive knowledge of Agile development process and ceremonies including scrums, planning events, backlog grooming, retrospectives and demos.

- Complex programming, program debugging, data analysis, problem analysis and resolution of issues within open source applications.

- Strong communication and collaborative skills in providing technical direction and hands-on software development to include design, development and testing.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Corp-to-Corp and Independent Contractors considered as well.