Node Developer

NodeJS Backend Developer required by a a growing SaaS software business, working as part of a fast-moving product and engineering team.

The role will focus on the design and development of scalable backend services using NodeJS and TypeScript, with the opportunity to take ownership of features from initial design through to production.

Rather than simply working through development tickets, they are looking for someone who is comfortable taking responsibility for delivery and contributing ideas around how backend systems and development practices can be improved.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing scalable server-side applications using NodeJS and TypeScript
• Taking backend features from design through to production-ready delivery
• Building and maintaining microservices
• Writing unit and integration tests to maintain software quality and reliability
• Working within established development, documentation and deployment processes
• Contributing to improvements across coding standards and engineering practices
• Working collaboratively as part of an Agile software development team

Key experience required:

• Commercial server-side development experience
• Strong NodeJS and TypeScript experience
• Experience working with microservices architectures
• Unit and integration testing experience
• SQL and/or NoSQL database experience
• An understanding of CI/CD principles

Experience with any of the following would also be beneficial:

• NestJS
• AWS or another cloud platform
• Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ or NATS
• gRPC
• OAuth2 / AWS Cognito

This is a fully remote role and should suit a backend developer who enjoys working with modern technologies, taking ownership of their work and contributing within a collaborative product engineering environment.

If you're an experienced NodeJS/TypeScript developer and would like further information, please get in touch.

Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.