Node.js Developer (Firebase)

Accenture; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Accenture Technology's Cloud First - Software Engineering team and leverage your expertise in Node.js and Firebase to deliver cutting-edge solutions for top clients. This position involves designing scalable backend services, integrating RESTful APIs, and collaborating closely with frontend teams. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of Firebase and a track record in agile development. Be part of a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and continuous professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Node.js development.
• Strong proficiency with the Firebase platform.
• Experience developing within agile methodology using CI/CD pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services using Node.js.
• Implement and manage RESTful APIs for various frontend applications.
• Optimize application performance and security in the Firebase ecosystem.

Skills

Node.js

Typescript

asynchronous programming

RESTful APIs

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Firebase Cloud Functions

Firestore

version control systems

Job description

ARE YOU READY to step up and take your technology expertise to the next level?

There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to begin a rewarding career at Accenture Technology. Immersed in a digitally compassionate and innovation-led environment, here is where you can help top clients shift to the New using leading-edge technologies on the most ground-breaking projects imaginable.

Cloud First - Software Engineering is a high performing team to join! Wefocus on client adoption of disruptive technologies, technology architecture and providing specialized skills related to integration, custom software engineering, testing, application modernization, agile and more. We help our clients with the most complex projects including working on open web platforms, DevOps platforms as well as intelligent Computing and Architecture enhancement.

WORK YOU’LL DO

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) services using Node.js and Firebase Cloud Functions.

• Implement and manage RESTful APIs to support various frontend applications (web, mobile).

• Integrate with and manage data in both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (Firestore) databases.

• Collaborate closely with frontend developers to understand their needs and provide efficient API solutions.

• Develop and implement authentication and authorization mechanisms using Firebase Authentication.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.

• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, identify root causes, and implement timely solutions.

• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security within the Firebase ecosystem.

• Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest Node.js, Firebase, and cloud computing technologies.

• Contribute to technical discussions and architectural decisions.

• This role will require willingness to attend either the client site or Accenture office for at least 2 days every week in person in Toronto, ON.

• WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelors degree

• 5+ years of experience in Node.js development

• Strong knowledge of Typescript and asynchronous programming concepts

• Strong proficiency with the Firebase platform, including:

• Firebase Cloud Functions

• Fire store (data modeling, queries, security rules),Firebase Authentication, Firebase Hosting

• Demonstrable experience developing and deploying Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) architectures.

• Advanced and extensive knowledge of the technical environment, standards, processes, procedures, programming languages and operating systems

• Experience developing within agile methodology using CI/CD pipeline

• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.

• Experience with version control systems.