Role
Full Stack Software Developer
Location
Birmingham, UK
Role Purpose
LRQA is seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Full Stack Web Developer with a strong understanding of modern web application tools, Blockchain, AI and best practices. The developer will play a major role in developing data-driven applications that will transform the way brands and retailers assess their supply chains and drive improvements. You will have the opportunity to work at a dynamic and fast-growing company, with an experienced agile team to build robust and high performing applications and tackle interesting engineering challenges.
Responsibilities
* Accountable for building high quality, robust & scalable web applications and event-driven applications by using Ruby & Rails, Node.js, ReactJS and Apache Kafka; working across full stack from an end-to-end perspective on cloud platform.
* Work as a part of LRQA's global product development team. Responsible for design, develop application on the defined requirements and standards (engineering, QA, and DevOps to ensure projects are completed on time and of high quality.)
* Conduct code reviews with team members.
* Writing and running unit test cases.
* Attend all Scrum events and collaborate with the team globally.
* Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
* 5+ years of experience in software development.
* Hands-on experience in web front-end development React JS, and knowledge of pure HTML5/CSS/JS design.
* Hands-on experience in web back-end development with Node.js, with an added advantage of familiarity with the Ruby on Rails framework.
* Strong knowledge of RESTful services and API design, and a solid understanding of web stacks.
* Strong knowledge of event-driven applications design and event delivery pipelines, preferably with Apache Kafka.
* Solid experience in working with SQL databases, preferably with Postgres, including but not limited to configuring database instances for read/write performance and creating high-performant queries.
* Ability to design and implement data model (database schemas) and data pipeline to support business processes.
* This position supports hybrid working and requires 1 day per week onsite at the Birmingham Office.
* Proficient with Git (GitLab) and Docker.
* Ability to develop clean/maintainable code, that is highly performant and secure by design.
* Familiar with tools like Jira and Confluence.
* Ability to implement automated unit tests.
* Experience of working as a part of Scrum team. Actively participate in all the Scrum events.
* Strong written and spoken English skills.
Preferred Qualifications
* Familiarity with GraphQL (Apollo flavour).
* Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Gitlab CI and Jenkins.
* Knowledge of TypeScript.
* Knowledge of any of the cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS).
Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:
We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.
Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!
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