Electron NodeJs Seveloper

Role: Electron NodeJS Developer

Location: , Des Moines, IA

Type: Contract

Primary Preference: Onsite Des Moines, IA

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to join our team at John Deere in Des Moines, IA. This is an on-site position that requires a deep understanding of modern web technologies and desktop application development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Electron framework, Node.js, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain desktop applications using the Electron framework, ensuring seamless integration of web technologies with desktop functionalities.

Manage and optimize main and renderer processes, including inter-process communication (IPC).

Design and implement backend services using Node.js, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

Collaborate with UI/UX designers to integrate CSS and React components into Electron applications.

Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Utilize embedded databases like SQLite for data storage and retrieval.

Implement automated testing using Playwright and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Ensure the security of applications by adhering to OAuth authentication and authorization best practices.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to continuously improve the development process.

Mandatory Skills

Proficiency in the Electron framework, including integration of web technologies with desktop functionalities.

Strong knowledge of Node.js and related backend development.

Experience with Next.js for server-side rendering and static site generation.

Expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Familiarity with CSS and React for UI/UX development.

Experience with embedded databases like SQLite.

Knowledge of automated testing frameworks like Playwright.

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines.

Strong grasp of security principles, particularly OAuth authentication and authorization.

Preferred Skills

Working knowledge of search engines in a desktop application context.

Experience

Demonstrated work projects showcasing the integration of web technologies with desktop functionalities using the Electron framework.

Proven experience in backend development with Node.js.

Hands-on experience with UI/UX development, including CSS and React integration with Electron apps.

Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.

Experience with embedded databases like SQLite.

Familiarity with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.

Understanding of security principles, including OAuth authentication and authorization best practices.

If you are a passionate and experienced software engineer looking to make an impact in a dynamic and innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.