Job Title: NodeJS Back-End Developer
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Job Type: Permanent
Location: Fully remote/London
£50k-£60k DOE
Role Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated Mid Level NodeJS Back-End Developer to join their growing award-winning team in the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the server-side logic of their product, its APIs, and working closely with the core platform team on wider integration with additional applications. You will also work closely with our Front-end developers, the Devops team, and product managers to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance web application for the AEC industry.
If you are passionate about building scalable back-end systems and want to work in a dynamic and innovative team, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain server-side applications using the MERN stack.
* Design, implement, and optimize RESTful API endpoints to support client-side functionality.
* Integrate with third-party APIs for additional features.
* Ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of back-end systems.
* Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
* Write unit and functional test cases to ensure system robustness.
* Debug and troubleshoot back-end issues across development, staging, and production environments.
* Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices in Node.js development.
* Maintain proper documentation of code and processes.
* Collaborate with DevOps and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to deploy, monitor, and manage applications.
Role Requirements
* A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
* Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and the HTTP protocol.
* Experience as a backend developer in a professional setting.
* Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) or a solid understanding of programming fundamentals to quickly pick up new languages.
* Experience working with databases.
* Competence with version control systems (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
* Understanding of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and how to write effective test cases.
* Awareness of security best practices.
* Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to technical challenges.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
* Outstanding work ethic and commitment to delivering results.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Proficiency with Node.js and Express.
* Experience writing tests using Jest.
* Understanding of OpenAPI schema.
* Familiarity with DevOps concepts such as containerization and CI/CD.
* Experience with GitHub, with a bonus for writing GitHub Actions and interacting with GraphQL APIs.
* Familiarity with ReactJS/Redux.
* Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB.
* Experience working in Agile development environments.
* Familiarity with the construction industry.
* Experience with 3D Graphics or Unity3D.
* Experience in leading Code Reviews and reviewing Pull Requests.
* Experience in designing system architecture
* Experience in working with a product team and turning User journeys into functional requirements
Please send your CV to c.gallagher@roc-search.com if you are interested in applying