Hybrid Software Engineer I

Summit Human Capital is seeking a highly motivated Software Engineer to support our client in Richmond, VA in the Logistics field. This position has the exciting opportunity to build scalable solutions that connect internal systems and the client's customers. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

Requirements:

· Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript in a Node.js environment
· Familiarity with Go-based microservices
· Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles
· Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS
· Knowledge of backend development using modern tools, languages, and best practices
· Eagerness to grow in a production-facing, service-oriented backend environment
· Exposure to Kubernetes-based deployments and CI/CD tooling
· Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or SQL Server
· Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and collaborative team practices
· Strong communication skills and a growth-oriented mindset
· Ability to balance development velocity with maintainability and operational excellence

Desired:

• • Exposure to service frameworks like Moleculer or similar (e.g., Express, Fastify).
  • Prior experience working in the transportation/freight movement industry
  • Experience working in cloud-hosted environments is a plus.

Responsibilities:

· Develop backend microservices using Node.js (Moleculer) and Go
· Build and integrate RESTful and async APIs with internal and third-party systems
· Collaborate with senior engineers and program managers to deliver technical solutions
· Write clean, testable code and contribute to peer reviews and documentation
· Support CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins and deploy services in Kubernetes environments
· Monitor and troubleshoot using tools like Datadog; participate in incident response
· Document architecture, workflows, and operational procedures
· Participate in on-call rotation and ensure compliance with C-TPAT and TSA security protocols