Senior Node.JS Software Developer

Job Description As a Senior Node.js Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining server-side components of our applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant applications. Your expertise in Node.js will be critical in ensuring our applications run smoothly and efficiently. Additionally, your experience will play a key role in guiding the team, ensuring that code reviews are done correctly, and suggesting best patterns and practices for coding, to maintain a high standard of code quality and consistency across our applications. Key Responsibilities

• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Analyse accurately written documentation and cases, understanding all stakes of a project
• Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices and coding standards
• Proactively document / stay up-to-date with the latest professional video specifications and standards (SMPTE, IETF, ITU-T, MPEG, EBU, etc.) and document your knowledge to share with the team
• Develop and maintain server-side application logic using Node.js
• Integrate front-end elements with server-side logic
• Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and product managers to define and implement new features
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Node.js Developer
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and the Node.js runtime
• Experience with Express.js or similar Node.js frameworks
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Experience with database technologies such as MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Knowledge of Node.js packages anatomy and dependency resolution
• Being convinced about Test-Driven-Development (TDD)
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with microservices architecture