Senior Software Developer We are Incentive Games and we are on the hunt for a Senior Full Stack Developer to join our growing business. What do we do? We are a young, exciting, and energetic company specialising in helping our clients acquire, retain, and monetise customers via web and mobile apps in the form of free and pay-to-play games. We use the science of gamification to encourage desired behaviours. The company is growing, and we have ambitions to be a leading games provider, and we have been gaining recognition nationally and abroad. Our current clients are multi-national I-gaming companies based in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the USA, and we have started to expand into non-I-gaming markets. What can we offer you? A fun, relaxed, and collaborative environment, working in a company built on honesty that has flexible hours. Joining a growing company that's evolving all the time, giving you the opportunity to test yourself and your role to discover your skills. Being surrounded by a group of bright, motivated people. We are a friendly, straightforward, and talented bunch that keeps it light-hearted. Key Responsibilities: Architect and Develop: Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure web applications using Node.js and React Cloud Integration: Build and manage cloud-native applications and services using AWS technologies like Lambda, Cloudfront, and RDS Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Designers, and QA Engineers, to deliver high-quality features on time Mentor and Develop Talent: Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers to foster their growth and ensure team success Code Review: Conduct peer code reviews to maintain code quality and ensure adherence to best practices Optimize Performance: Analyze and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability Promote Best Practices: Champion coding standards, best practices, and emerging technologies across the development team Stay Updated: Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend and implement best practices Required Skills and Qualifications: Experience: 5 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a senior role Proficiency in Node.js: Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, asynchronous programming, and RESTful APIs React Expertise: Strong knowledge of React, Redux, hooks, and component-based architecture AWS Knowledge: Hands-on experience with AWS services, including deployment and monitoring Database Management: Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB Version Control: Expertise in Git and version control workflow Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail Leadership Skills: Proven ability to mentor and support junior developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment Team Player: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment Preferred Skills: Experience with serverless architecture and frameworks Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress. Understanding of Agile development practices and tools like JIRA or Trello Employee Package and Benefits: 4-day week (30 hours per week) Competitive salary Home / Flexible working 25.5 days holiday Vitality Health Insurance (after 6 months) Matched pension up to 4% (after 3 months) Job Type Full-time Location Edinburgh, Remote or Flexible Working available