Backend Developer

Description

• Contract Software Engineer (TypeScript/Javascript / Node / Mongo/) ( `.NET is a plus)

• Location: Remote - Must be in the United States or Canada

• Type: Contractor (3–6 months)

• Start Date: ASAP

• Experience Level: Sr -Level

• About A Place for Mom: A Place for Mom is the leading online platform connecting families to senior living options, providing personalized guidance and support in a time of need. Our mission-driven team is passionate about improving the way families find senior care—and technology is at the heart of delivering on that promise.

• About the Role: We’re seeking a Contract Software Engineer to join our development team for a 3–6 month engagement. You’ll contribute to key backend services that power our senior care recommendation platform. This role is ideal for an engineer who brings hands-on experience with TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB, and is also comfortable navigating a .NET-based codebase. You’ll work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver reliable, maintainable code that directly impacts the families and partners we serve.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain backend services using Javascript, TypeScript, Node.js, and MongoDB

• Interface with and extend functionality within our existing .NET ecosystem

• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to scope and execute features

• Write clean, testable, and well-documented code

• Participate in code reviews and support team-wide engineering standards

• Contribute to deployment, monitoring, and reliability efforts

Benefits

• 5-7 years of experience in full-stack or backend software development

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js

• Recent experience working with MongoDB

• Familiarity with .NET and ability to work within an existing C# codebase

• Experience working in agile environments with remote teams

• Strong problem-solving skills and a bias toward execution

• Bonus If You Have：

• Experience with AWS or cloud-based infrastructure

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Previous experience in healthtech, edtech, or other mission-driven environments

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