Remote Node.js Backend Engineer – Event-Driven Microservices

REACH PLC; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and improve applications for content delivery. The role emphasizes experience with Node.js and AWS, involving the development of new applications and participation in Agile team processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures. This position is fully remote within the UK and encourages collaboration across diverse teams to enhance functionality and streamline content processes.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in creating server-side applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience in event-driven architectures and microservices.
• Hands-on knowledge of AWS services and Bash scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop new applications using event-driven architecture.
• Improve functionality of existing applications.
• Conduct code reviews and produce technical documentation.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

AWS services (S3, ECS, CloudWatch, CloudFormation)

Kafka

CI/CD pipelines

Bash scripting

Agile methodologies (Scrum)

Java services

Job description

A leading media organization is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and improve applications for content delivery. The role emphasizes experience with Node.js and AWS, involving the development of new applications and participation in Agile team processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures. This position is fully remote within the UK and encourages collaboration across diverse teams to enhance functionality and streamline content processes.