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About Role: Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) - Remote
About Client- A UK based Startup Founded by a team of Google and Rocket Internet alumni, is looking for a Back end Engineer to join their team to build and scale their collaborative product
As our Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js), you’ll be responsible for:
* Champion a strong architecture:design and implement scalable and robust B2B back-end architectures for building highly scalable and secure applications.
* Build robust integrations:enhance and maintain native API integrations with third-party tools such as Jira, Asana, and Slack, ensuring smooth data flow, scalability and robustness.
* Uphold security compliance:ensure all systems meet enterprise-level security requirements, including data encryption, secure authentication, and authorization protocols.
* Optimize database design:optimize database architecture and queries for fast, real-time interactions within the application.
* Drive feature development:lead the development, in collaboration with the front-end team, of new features and improve existing functionalities, ensuring high code quality and performance.
* Provide mentorship:provide guidance and mentorship to back-end engineers, reviewing their code and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
* Guard the codebase: maintain and enhance the codebase, adhering to best practices, coding standards, and ensuring code quality through code reviews and documentation.
What do we value?
* +5 years of experience in back-end development, working with scaleups, being exposed to a growing number of users.
* Advanced experience in Node.js, Express.js, and the MEAN stack.
* Strong experience with MongoDB and other database technologies.
* Expertise in designing and building RESTful APIs and integrating third-party APIs (e.g.,
Jira, Asana, Slack).
* Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker,
Kubernetes), and real-time data processing (WebSocket implementation).
* Experienced with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
* Deep understanding of security best practices, including encryption, secure
authentication, and authorization protocols.
* Self-starter comfortable with ambiguity in entrepreneurial environments.
* Deep experience and proven track record building scalable B2B SaaS systems handling high
traffic.
* Commitment to quality and details as well as deep experience and care for performance,
scalability, security topics as we scale.
* Great communication and collaboration skills adapted to a remote first working environment.
* Proactiveness to drive their own roadmap and improvements.
What will you get?
* A chance to be an early member in a startup focused on redefining cross-functional interactions, within the future of work.
* Ability to solve problems with a team that deeply cares about velocity and making an impact.
* Remote first working environment.
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