RIVA Solutions, Inc. · 2 months ago
Sr Backend Developer
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expRIVA Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to supporting the Department of Health and Human Services in modernizing their financial systems. The Senior Back-End Engineer will be responsible for migrating legacy systems to a cloud-based architecture, focusing on developing and optimizing backend services and RESTful APIs.
Information ServicesInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Architect, design, and develop backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js with Express.js or Nest.js, ensuring scalability and performance
Own end-to-end backend feature development — from design to testing, deployment, and optimization
Implement secure authentication and authorization using Keycloak and JWT
Design and optimize database schemas and queries using PostgreSQL and TypeORM
Utilize Docker to package, deploy, and run backend services; support CI/CD improvements
Implement caching, versioning, and encryption mechanisms within Nest.js to ensure secure and performant services
Develop and maintain workflow automation and rule-based processing using Node-RED
Collaborate across infrastructure, security, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust solutions
Mentor junior developers and promote adherence to clean architecture standards
Apply DevSecOps principles throughout the development lifecycle
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of professional software development experience, with 5+ years in backend development using Node.js
Strong hands-on experience with RESTful API design and Nest.js/Express.js frameworks
Expertise in PostgreSQL and TypeORM, including schema design and query optimization
Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipeline support
Experience implementing authentication and authorization frameworks (Keycloak, JWT)
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript proficiency and knowledge of design patterns
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Prior experience with federal civilian clients
Familiarity with Node-RED for workflow automation
Experience with Apache Superset or Apache Tika integrations
AWS Certification or Node.js Backend certification
Benefits
Paid Time Off / Sick Leave
Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
HSA/FSA Spending Accounts
Long- and Short-term Disability
Pet Insurance
Wellness Program Initiatives
RIVA Flex (Flexible Hours and Hybrid Work Support)
Additional Perks & Workplace Benefits
Company
RIVA Solutions, Inc.
RIVA Solutions, Inc. (RIVA) is a new kind of government contractor providing Digital Transformation to the public sector.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Naveen Krishnamurthy
CEO & Founder
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