What are the responsibilities and job description for the React.js and Node.js Tech Lead - Moline, IL/Day 1 onsite (W2 ONLY) position at DataEdge Consulting, Inc.?
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React.js and Node.js Tech Lead
Moline, IL/Day 1 onsite
6-12 months
We are seeking an experienced Lead Developer / Tech Lead (ReactJS and NodeJS) to provide technical leadership and customer-facing engagement for enterprise application development. This role serves as the primary technical liaison between the customer and offshore development team, translating business needs into robust technical solutions while ensuring quality, scalability, and timely delivery.
The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong across frontend, backend, and cloud integrations, and capable of guiding distributed teams with clarity and confidence.
Technical Responsibilities
Backend
- Design and guide development of RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Support integrations with enterprise systems using ABAP and OData.
- Promote containerized deployments using Docker.
- Ensure consistent adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Frontend
- Lead architecture and development using React and TypeScript.
- Drive frontend best practices for performance, accessibility, and reusability.
- Ensure frontend code quality through TDD and reviews.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, TDD
- Backend: Node.js, RESTful APIs, TypeScript, ABAP, OData, Docker
- Cloud & DevOps: AWS (ECS, OpenSearch, CloudFront), CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Azure APIM
Experience
- 12 years of software development experience.
- 3 years in a Lead Developer / Tech Lead role.
- Strong experience in customer-facing and distributed team environments