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Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).\n\nKey Responsibilities:\nDesign and develop backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript\nBuild and maintain GraphQL and REST APIs (server-side development required)\nDevelop middleware to manage communication between applications and devices / networked systems\nWork on real-time and event-driven systems, ensuring efficient data flow and performance\nOptimize backend services for low latency and high reliability\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to define system behavior from UI to device-level interactions\nContribute to scalable architecture and reusable platform design\nKey Requirements and Technology Experience:\nKey skills; Nodejs, API, Typescript, GraphQL, system design, IoT/device communication exp, Low-latency, distributed system, performance optimization, real-time data handling.\nStrong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript (backend development)\nProven experience building GraphQL APIs (server-side, schema design, resolvers)\nSolid understanding of asynchronous programming, event loop, and system fundamentals\nExperience designing and implementing REST APIs\nExperience with distributed systems or event-driven architectures\nAbility to explain and demonstrate real project work (no generic or template-based experience)\nExperience working with real-time systems or performance-critical applications\nExposure to device communication, IoT, or networking systems\nExperience with C++ or embedded systems\nFamiliarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred)\nBasic frontend exposure (Angular/React) is a plus, but not required\nImportant Notes:\nThis role requires hands-on backend engineers, not UI-focused developers\nCandidates must be able to clearly explain their project experience and technical decisions\nExperience limited to consuming APIs (without building them) will not be sufficient\nOur client is a leading Healthcare industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.\n\nPyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.\n\nBy applying to our jobs, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. 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