Senior JavaScript Engineer

Renewables company

Location Remote
Salary £500 a day
Type Contract
Start Date ASAP

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Constantly pushing the boundaries of renewable innovation, and as a result looking to add a senior Node.js developer to their ranks.

You will be responsible for producing code that is clean, maintainable, and efficient; debugging and resolving complicated issues; and collaborating with other members of the team to drive software development best practises. If you are interested in becoming a Senior Node.js Developer, click here. In addition to this, you will be expected to act as a mentor to junior developers and give them with technical guidance, examine their code, and contribute to code reviews in a manner that is constructive.

Job Responsibilities –

Create secure and scalable APIs and online apps utilising Node.js and JavaScript.
Produce code that is readable, easily modified, and fast by sticking to established best practises.
Fix serious problems with websites and APIs as soon as possible through debugging and analysis.
In order to guarantee high-quality code and strict adherence to coding standards, it’s important to perform thorough code reviews and offer helpful input.
Work together with other members of the team to develop and deploy technological solutions that address organisational needs.
Carry out performance optimisation and profiling to locate and eliminate slowdown sources in APIs and online apps.
Maintain a high level of competence in Node.js, JavaScript, and related technologies, and use this knowledge to help us create better applications.
Help bring user-facing features and functionality to life by working with front-end engineers, UI/UX designers, and product managers.
Web applications and APIs can benefit from integrating third-party APIs and libraries to increase functionality and enhance the user experience.
Take part in technical conversations and offer input on architectural decisions to guarantee the robustness, availability, and safety of our APIs and online applications.
To aid in information exchange and code upkeep, create and update technical documentation such as design requirements, technical guides, and API documentation.
Help manage software releases and code deployments to make sure everything goes as planned.
Assist with production issues, finding and fixing them as soon as possible to keep websites and APIs running smoothly and with as little downtime as possible.

Job Requirements –

Proficient in Node.js with a minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in designing, developing, and deploying production-grade applications and APIs using Node.js.
Strong understanding of JavaScript, including ES6+ features, asynchronous programming, and promises.
Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express, Koa, or Hapi.
Hands-on experience with building RESTful APIs and integrating with external services using HTTP/HTTPS protocols.
In-depth knowledge of database systems such as MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and client-side JavaScript, and ability to integrate server-side APIs with front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
Proficient in working with version control systems such as Git and understanding of continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug and troubleshoot complex issues in a timely manner.
Solid understanding of software development best practices, coding standards, and design patterns.
Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality code within deadlines.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to team members and stakeholders.

We welcome diversity

We welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences. Our team includes parents, the self-taught, the university-educated, and people of a wide variety of nationalities, ages, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Obviously, we’re looking to ensure it’s a solid fit from both sides: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day for work.

We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply to be part of life at Zebra People. We are committed to a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We would be happy to meet any accommodation requests during the application or interview process, please just let us know.