Lead Backend Developer

Third Republic; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading branding company in the entertainment/media sector is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to join their remote team. The successful candidate will build innovative e-commerce solutions and lead development initiatives while leveraging cutting-edge technologies. Employees enjoy over 25 days of paid leave, private health care, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

25+ days paid leave

Private health & dental care

Pension

Qualifications

• Strong experience building backend applications using Node.js.
• Experience working in a serverless microservice architecture in AWS.
• Backend JavaScript expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in building a modular e-commerce platform.
• Implement an event-driven system for external services.
• Develop features for loyalty cards and payment systems.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Backend Development

Problem Solving

Job description

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We are exclusively working with an exciting branding company that is shaping the entertainment/media industry with their innovative analytics technology platform.

As a business, they thrive on a start-to-finish attitude, valuing individuals who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty, solve complex problems, and work in a high-energy environment outside of rigid structures and frameworks.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the team building a cutting-edge modular e-commerce platform for 100+ shops
• Implement an event-driven system to connect external services in a plug & play fashion
• Build features such as a credit system for loyalty cards, single-use coupons, or recurring payments

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Strong experience building backend applications using Node.js
• Proven experience working in a serverless microservice architecture in AWS
• Strong backend JavaScript experience in Node.js

Bonus points:

• Experience with frameworks such as Symfony / Laravel
• Experience with PHP or PHP projects

Your Benefits:

This is a remote-based role, where you can be based anywhere in the UK (must have the right to work and live in the UK). In the future, the role will be based in London, with bi-monthly travel to the office.

• 25+ days paid leave
• Private health & dental care
• Pension
• Salary up to £80,000 per annum