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