Software Application Developer. Job in Newcastle upon Tyne Education & Training Jobs

Tenth Revolution Group; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established SaaS company is looking for a Software Application Developer to join its remote Support division. The role involves full-stack development using JavaScript, Node.js, and Backbone.js, supporting customers post-implementation, and contributing to product evolution. Ideal candidates should have a degree in computer science and strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. The position also offers a comprehensive benefits plan and a professional development budget.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan

Professional development budget

Half-day Fridays during summer

RRSP/401k matching program

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science (university or college) required.
• Full-stack JavaScript experience with Node.js and Express.
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack development using JavaScript, Node.js, and Backbone.js.
• Debug application issues and verify fixes.
• Provide technical support to customers via email and phone.

Skills

Full-stack JavaScript experience

Strong skills in JavaScript

Experience working directly with end users

Excellent communication skills

Eagerness to learn new technologies

Education

Degree in computer science

Tools

Node.js

Express

Backbone.js

PostgreSQL

Docker

Job description

Software Application Developer- £60K - Fully Remote

A long-established SaaS company that helps organizations protect their people, culture, and operations is looking for a Software Application Developer to join its Support division. The company's software is used by major enterprises to manage millions of sensitive workplace and security cases.

Role Overview

In this remote-first role, you'll collaborate with the programming team and project personnel to build, test, and implement business process automation solutions, while also supporting customers after implementation. The work spans full-stack development, troubleshooting, and contributing to ongoing product evolution.

What You'll Do

• Full-stack development using JavaScript, Node.js, and Backbone.js
• Update and modify SQL-based database structures
• Review, troubleshoot, and resolve assigned support tickets
• Provide technical support to customers via email and phone
• Ensure requests are handled within established SLAs
• Debug application issues and verify fixes
• Manage GitHub branches and code changes
• Deploy application updates using Docker on a Linux environment
• Contribute to product improvements and continuously learn new technologies
• Maintain strong security awareness and adhere to industry standards

Who They are Looking For

• Degree in computer science (university or college)
• Full-stack JavaScript experience with Node.js and Express
• Strong skills in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience working directly with end users or customers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Experience with Backbone.js

Nice to Have

• Experience with NGINX, Bootstrap, jQuery, PostgreSQL, Redis, ElasticSearch, Mocha, and Git
• Portfolio, demos, or GitHub code samples

Perks and Benefits

• Remote work across the US and Canada
• Comprehensive benefits plan starting day one
• Professional development budget
• RRSP/401k matching program
• Half-day Fridays during summer