Node JS Backend Developer

NodeJS Back-End Developer
Fully remote/London
Permanent
£50k-£60k DOE

Role Overview

Roc Search`s client 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 the 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