Backend Developer

Contract Software Engineer (TypeScript / 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.


What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain backend services using 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


What We’re Looking For
- 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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