NodeJS Developer

Who we are

Join a high-impact digital transformation project for a leading UK telecom client. We're seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with strong architectural thinking and a passion for building scalable, cloud-native systems. 

What you'll be doing

• Design and develop scalable microservices using on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). 
• Build and manage RESTful and GraphQL APIs using OpenAPI 3.0, Swagger, and YAML. 
• Implement custom API policies using , JavaScript, or Python. 
• Deploy and manage services in containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes. 
• Collaborate on CI/CD pipelines using GitHub, GitLab, Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet. 
• Ensure application security (OAuth 2.0, OIDC, CSRF, CORS, cookie management). 
• Write and maintain unit and functional tests using Cypress, Mocha, Jest, etc. 
• Monitor and troubleshoot applications using tools like Splunk, StackDriver, Datadog, or Grafana. 
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis). 
• Optimise backend performance for high availability and resilience. 

What you'll bring along

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
• Proven expertise in , including asynchronous programming and non-blocking I/O. 
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and patterns (API Gateway, Sidecar, Service Discovery). 
• Experience with Fastify or similar frameworks. 
• Hands-on experience with containerization and cloud-native deployments. 
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD). 
• Deep understanding of security protocols and best practices. 
• Ability to mentor junior developers and contribute to team growth. 
• Clear and confident communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders. 
• High proficiency in problem solving and root cause analysis. 
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English.