Principal JavaScript Developer
* £80k and £90k + bonus and benefits.
* Manchester city centre (3 days a week WFH + flexible start times: 7am - 10am)
"Take ownership of the overhauling public facing Front End systems servicing millions of customers across the UK and US"
JOB PURPOSE
You will be working across a number of development teams to help realise the full potential of a recently launched 100 million pound, high-volume, low latency microservices platform, and challenge process and existing ways of working to overhaul Front End systems.
Responsibilities
* Designing, developing, and optimizing full-stack JavaScript systems and components (React, Node.js)
* Scaling and performance optimisation of web Front End and interaction with API layers
* Works to increase team cohesion by being a collaboration first person - such as helping up skill peers, engaging in pair programming and providing high quality code reviews
* Resolve high-level, complex software challenges and optimise system performance
* Implement and follow software development processes, including Agile and Scrum methodologies
* Document software design, code, and test procedures
* Participate in the estimation of software development projects
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical documentation
* Mentor Junior Developers and assist with their professional development.
REQUIREMENTS:
Essential
* Significant commercial experience in the web stack of React, Node.js, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
* Understanding of low latency, high-scale approaches
* Thorough grasp of distributed web caching tools and techniques, e.g., Redis
* Understanding of fundamental software development best practices, architectures and patterns
* Awareness of modern deployment methodologies
* Expertise in performance optimisation of web technologies
Desirable
* Any additional experience including React Native, MongoDB or Hazelcast
ON OFFER:
* Hybrid remote working (2 days a week in Manchester office)
* Flexible start times (7am-10am)
* 25 days annual leave + BH
* Annual bonus (10%), Pension, Death in service, Employee discounts, Tax efficient saving scheme
* Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
Interested? Contact Philip Boltt at Lorien Global
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