The Role

We are looking for a Node JS Guru to become an integral member of the team delivering a new SaaS product, using the latest frameworks and coding concepts. This is an exciting totally greenfield project where your input and expertise will be invaluable. The role will include server-side rendering, Preact, redux.

You will be a multi-talented and highly skilled software developer with an exceptional track record of developing and delivering high-quality web applications, software, and solutions.

This is a varied and exciting role. It will be challenging in many technical areas and offer the opportunity to expand an existing skill set with AI/ML planned. You will need to be inquisitive with a thirst for knowledge but understand and work within a framework of professional development standards and methodologies.

Occasional travel to customer meetings to act as a technical liaison. This will be  “mid-career” role with at least 3 years of relevant experience.

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Principle Responsibilities

You will collaborate with the Product Development team on the technical designs and definition of work streams on the Product Roadmap, develop software to suitably high-quality standards, and deliver these products via the Implementation team to the live infrastructure. You will also be expected to work with the Service Delivery/Operational/Marketing functions of the business to aid with customer-facing sales and marketing materials, training, and formally transition products to operational service.

What we need from you

In depth knowledge and experience of the following technologies:
  • NodeJS, NPM, yarn
  • Javascript frameworks inc; React, Preact, Angular2+, redux
  • Javascript tools eg babel, webpack,
  • ES6, code splitting, tree shaking
  • Server-side rendering
  • NoSQL databases eg MongoDB
  • DOM Manipulation
  • Data Formats, eg JSON, XML, and validation using schemas
  • Testing frameworks eg Jest, Mocha. Karma, Jasmine, NightwatchJS
General Experience and Knowledge Required:
  • Scrum/Agile development practices
  • Design pattern lead software development
  • Best practices and coding standards
  • Talented in the design and creation of responsive web content
  • Experience of back end / server side coding
  • Track record of cross browser and multi-platform development
  • Version control / code management systems, eg GIT
  • Testing principles inc. unit, functional and end to end
  • Commercial experience including working to checkpoints, milestone delivery, and meeting targets
  • Proactively keeping technologically up to date.
Nice to have technology experience:
  • Headless browsers
  • Lambda functions
  • Amazon services inc. S3
  • Linux
  • PHP
If you’re ready for a new challenge or to find out more, contact us with your CV at careers@localstars.com.