Node.js Developer - (REST API, Websockets, AWS, OpenAI/LLM) - Remote in LA - W2 Contract

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<p><strong><u>Node.js Developer - (REST API, Websockets, AWS, OpenAI/LLM) - Remote in LA - W2 Contract</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Optomi, in partnership with a global leader in media and entertainment technology, is seeking a Node.js Engineer to fulfill a long-term contract opportunity with a client based in the US.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate with have strong backend experience and will help build and enhance an AI-powered conversational search experience for one of the most recognized digital sports platforms in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>This role focuses primarily on backend development using Node.js to design and build APIs that power a chatbot-style system where users can ask sports-related questions and receive intelligent responses. The Engineer will work on integrating large language models into production applications while contributing to scalable services that support millions of users.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to help build and enhance an AI-powered conversational experience used by millions of sports fans</li><li>Opportunity to work on modern backend systems integrating large language models into consumer-facing applications</li><li>Opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team focused on innovation within a globally recognized media platform</li><li>Opportunity to work with modern cloud infrastructure across AWS and Azure using Docker and Terraform</li><li>Opportunity to influence the evolution of an AI-driven search platform that is already live in beta and continuing to expand</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Apply Today If Your Background Includes:</strong></p><ul><li>Up to 8+ years of professional software development experience building production applications</li><li>Strong experience developing backend services using JavaScript and Node.js</li><li>Experience building and maintaining REST APIs that support consumer-facing applications</li><li>Experience integrating AI or large language model APIs such as OpenAI into production systems</li><li>Experience working with databases such as MongoDB and relational databases</li><li>Experience deploying applications using containerization technologies such as Docker</li><li>Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS or Azure</li><li>Understanding of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform</li><li>Ability to work in collaborative engineering environments and contribute to architectural discussions</li><li>Experience building software for large-scale consumer platforms preferred</li></ul>

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