backend developer

Saxon Global • Dallas, TX

4d

About The Position

We are seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing responsive, component-driven UIs using React and Next.js, building and consuming GraphQL APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features. You will also participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architecture discussions, ensuring performance, scalability, and best practices across the application. For senior developers, additional responsibilities include mentoring junior developers, driving best practices, identifying technical gaps, and taking ownership of complex features.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional JavaScript/TypeScript development (Mid-Level)
• Strong hands-on experience with React (Mid-Level)
• Working knowledge of Next.js (SSR, SSG, routing, API routes, etc.) (Mid-Level)
• Experience with GraphQL on the client or server side (Mid-Level)
• Understanding of component architecture, state management, and UI performance (Mid-Level)
• Ability to work in an agile environment and collaborate well with others (Mid-Level)
• 5+ years of professional full-stack or front-end experience (Senior)
• Deep expertise with React, including hooks, optimization, and component design (Senior)
• Strong production experience with Next.js (ideally v12–14) (Senior)
• Solid experience building, designing, and troubleshooting GraphQL schemas, queries, and resolvers (Senior)
• Strong architectural thinking and ability to lead technical initiatives (Senior)
• Experience mentoring other developers and influencing engineering standards (Senior)

Nice To Haves

• AWS, Azure, or similar cloud experience
• REST APIs alongside GraphQL
• Testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins)
• UI/UX collaboration experience
• Background in manufacturing, logistics, or enterprise systems

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive, component-driven UIs using React and Next.js
• Build and consume GraphQL APIs using modern tooling (Apollo, Relay, etc.)
• Collaborate closely with product, UX, QA, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architecture discussions
• Ensure performance, scalability, and best practices across the application
• Troubleshoot issues and optimize code for speed, reliability, and maintainability
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers (Senior Developer)
• Drive best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation (Senior Developer)
• Identify technical gaps and propose solutions for long-term product improvement (Senior Developer)
• Take ownership of complex features and cross-team initiatives (Senior Developer)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed