Remote Backend Developer Jobs in Kansas City, MO

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This is STILL open. Our team has sent a ton of folks but either they are not a fit or when they interveiw, they can't whiteboard. One of the interviews they will need to whiteboard answers and technical scenarios. This is on the referral program.

Contract through end of year - Possible extensions/conversion but no guarantee.

Fine with 100% remote - ideally in a VML location, but not required. Will be EST hours so need to be CST or EST.

Will need to pass additional background check through Client

• NodeJS
• NestJS
• TypeScript
• GraphQL
• Backend
• We're looking for someone with senior-level experience who can hop in on day one and make an impact, and who can bring some vigor to the team.
• Most VML locations should be fine, but the work is generally run in east coast hours and centered in Atlanta, so the closer they are to that time zone, the easier life will be for everyone. But the work will be done remotely, so no need to be in that exact area.
• Right now the team doesn't have visibility into the project scope in 2026, and there's a pretty decent chance the work will shrink back down starting in January. Our current expectation is to run the role from now until the end of this year. So on this one, we may not want to lean too strongly into the conversion conversation, because I think there's a pretty realistic chance the team structure will need to change again come January!

MUST BE USC***

Job Description

The senior backend Node.js/NestJS developer role will be responsible for the development of core and critical features for backend projects. The ideal candidate will have specialized knowledge and experience in backend Node.js and NestJS development, including implementing development best practices, writing clean and extendable code, applying debugging techniques, and mentoring other engineers. The senior backend developer will also collaborate closely with other members of the project team, including platform leads, project managers, quality engineers, designers, and business analysts, to implement and deliver project features and releases.

This role requires United States citizenship, and all work must strictly be performed within the United States. Project work will generally be centered around Eastern Time Zone hours.

What you'll do:

• Develop | Write code that is consistent and clean both in formatting style and design with current Node.js/NestJS coding practices. Review code for your peers.
• Collaborate | Work with a team of developers, designers, business analysts, QA, and project management to produce high-quality projects for large brands that you know and use.
• Deliver | Ship releases to users regularly and see your work go live early and often.
• Mentor | Mentor developers and associate developers on your team and help them grow.

Who you are:

• Builder | You love leveraging new technologies to build amazing products.
• Team player | You thrive on working collaboratively with a diverse set of team members and are an effective communicator.
• Problem solver | You're driven to keep finding solutions to interesting and challenging problems.

What you'll need:

• At least 3 years of experience as a backend developer.
• Expert-level experience with JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Deep experience working with Node.js and NestJS to implement complex backend service and microservice architectures.
• Experience implementing GraphQL-based systems.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL.
• Professional experience developing API-driven app projects.
• Experience creating and deploying backend API services that enable mobile app development.
• Experience developing headless backend functionality by creating and maintaining unit test suites.
• Experience deploying services to Amazon Web Services using tools like Docker and Terraform.
• Ability to define and describe model-view-controller patterns with examples of how and why they are used.
• Experience with tools such as Git, Jenkins, Charles Proxy, and Postman.
• Able to assist peers in project troubleshooting.
• Proficient in integrating with a variety of systems and endpoints.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented work ethic with a willingness to challenge assumptions and shift gears.
• Excellent communication skills and an eagerness to work tightly with an experienced and diverse set of team members.
• Significant experience working within an Agile environment (referencing user stories, participating in sprints, daily scrums and retrospectives).
• United States citizenship, with all work strictly performed within the United States.
• You will also be required to pass a project-specific background check.

Additional desirable skills:

• BA/BS degree with a technology-related major or equivalent experience.
• Experience mentoring developers.
• Experience working with React and React Native integrations.

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