Software Developer

Job Title: Software Developer

Location: Remote (EST or CST only - starting at 7am EST)

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-month contract to extend

Compensation Range:  $61 - $66 / hour W2

Benefits:  Eligible for Health, Dental, Vision, 401K

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. This position is not eligible for sponsorship .

Job Description: Seeking a hands-on Full Stack Software Developer to build, integrate, optimize, and support enterprise applications and REST APIs, with a primary focus on backend development using NestJS.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain REST APIs supporting enterprise HCM applications
• Develop backend services using NestJS (60-80% of daily workload)
• Develop front-end features using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React (20% of daily workload)
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues and API failures
• Perform root cause analysis and API performance optimization
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers in Agile sprint cycles
• Contribute to technical design discussions and implementation planning
• Write scalable, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Support CI/CD processes, testing, and deployment activities

Minimum Requirements:

• 4-7 years of professional software development experience (maximum)
• Strong backend development expertise with NestJS
• Full stack development experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, and React
• Experience building and integrating REST APIs
• API performance optimization and root cause analysis experience
• Experience with Redux
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Exposure to cloud-native development and deployment
• Experience using AI-powered developer productivity tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor)
• Solid understanding of responsive and accessible UI design principles
• Experience working in Agile environments and sprint-based development
• Strong communication skills
• Experience working within large enterprise organizations, preferably in HCM, Healthcare, or Financial Services environments
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building applications on enterprise SaaS platforms
• Experience with HR, Finance, CRM, or similar enterprise systems
• Workday Extend Certified Developer
• Prior experience supporting HCM-related applications and integrations