Node.js Developer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced backend developer responsible for building an API app with Node.js.

Your primary responsibility will be to design and develop a new application, and to coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the application.

A commitment to collaborative problem-solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is essential.

This job position does not require a standard work schedule — we’re open to freelance as well. As long as you have a strong work ethic and deliver the necessary tasks, you can organise your work as you please.

About the projects

We have 2 projects at the moment where Node.js is our technology of choice when it comes to backend development.

The projects are in the logistics and mobility(ride-sharing) domains, and they will be started from scratch.

YES, you can bring your own technical and architectural decisions :)

The Perfect Candidate

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript ES6+, Node.js and TypeScript
• Knowledge of popular frameworks like Express.js, Nest.js or Next.js
• Previous experience with popular Node.js libraries such as AWS-SDK, express-session, express-jwt, multer
• Previous experience with MongoDB and the very popular Mongoose ORM
• Familiar with the design for RESTful APIs
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Experience with other backend frameworks and GraphQL is a plus
• A knack for writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git
• Understand complex concepts in solving problems
• Suggest workflow process improvements and sustain self-organised agile teams
• Mentoring other members of the team
• Maintaining active communication with the stakeholders or PO to clarify the requirements
• Empathic, working independent and being able to clarify requirements
• Excellent written and speaking English skills

Your Responsibilities

• Analyzing requirements and designing new functionality.
• Design, build and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to mitigate and address these issues.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automatization.
• Keep clear documentation of the database setup and architecture

What We Offer

• Very flexible work time and option to work from home anytime.
• Attractive salary package (including discounts for Sports activities etc.).
• The opportunity to learn from other experienced senior developers, analysts, and consultants.
• Working with international customers and projects.
• Rewards and benefits based on achievements.
• Rewards for recommending new developers and customers.
• Team Building & Christmas Party :)