Senior Back-End Developer/Engineer – Node.js & MySQL Focus (Remote, Eastern Time Zone Hours)

Company Name: Affiliated Technology Solutions
Location: Remote (Work within Eastern Time Zone business hours)

About Us:
At Affiliated Technology Solutions, we are leaders in delivering advanced business phone systems nationwide. Our work revolves around solving complex technical challenges, and we take pride in crafting solutions that are efficient, scalable, and reliable.

Who We’re Looking For:
This is a back-end-focused role, but we welcome full-stack developers who have strong expertise and a proven track record in back-end development. We are looking for a Senior Node.js Developer with unmatched expertise in server-side application development, database management, and API development. If you live and breathe back-end systems, Node.js, MySQL, and building reliable APIs, this is your opportunity.

You will play a key role in building integrations with industry-specific CRMs tailored to our vertical market and you’ll have the opportunity to develop scalable, efficient solutions that enhance our core offerings.

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Have:

Expertise in back-end development, with a proven track record of building scalable applications using Node.js.
Significant experience with MySQL or MariaDB, including writing advanced SQL queries, database optimization, and troubleshooting.
Strong skills in working with API data and building robust API endpoints.
Experience working with tools and libraries like Axios for API integration.
A collaborative mindset and the ability to communicate effectively in a remote environment, including regular voice calls with team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Build, maintain, and optimize back-end applications using Node.js.
Design, implement, and manage API endpoints that provide robust and efficient data services.
Integrate with industry-specific CRMs, ensuring seamless data flow and high reliability.
Write advanced SQL queries to manipulate, retrieve, and analyze data efficiently.
Use Axios to connect and manage third-party API integrations.
Design and manage complex database schemas in MySQL or MariaDB, with a focus on performance and scalability.
Diagnose and resolve database performance bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Collaborate exclusively on server-side logic to deliver dependable, high-performance systems.
Follow and enforce best practices for back-end development to ensure clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Communication Skills:
Strong verbal communication is critical to this role. As part of a remote team, you’ll need to:

Clearly articulate technical concepts during team discussions and daily voice calls.
Ensure that ideas, solutions, and challenges are effectively communicated to team members and stakeholders.
Actively participate in collaborative problem-solving and decision-making processes.
Adapt your communication style to ensure clarity and understanding in a distributed team environment.

What You Must Bring to the Role:

Legal authorization to work in the United States and availability to work within Eastern Time Zone business hours.
10+ years of focused experience in back-end development using Node.js.
10+ years of professional experience managing MySQL or MariaDB, including designing schemas, optimizing queries, writing advanced SQL queries, and solving database challenges.
Proven experience in API development, including designing and building RESTful API endpoints and working with external APIs.
Hands-on experience using Axios or similar libraries for managing API connections.
Deep understanding of JavaScript, JSON, and server-side programming.
A track record of delivering high-quality, back-end-centric solutions that prioritize performance and reliability.

Why Join Us?

Top-tier compensation: Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Exceptional benefits: Health, dental, and 401(k) plans.
Flexibility and balance: Work remotely with a flexible PTO policy.
Focused role: Dedicated to back-end development with no distractions from unrelated tasks.
Growth opportunities: Opportunities to expand your skills and grow into leadership roles as the team scales.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

Yearly pay

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

MySQL: 10 years (Required)
Node.js: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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