Software Developer - Node js

CLUB L LONDON; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A next-generation online retailer in Manchester is seeking a skilled professional to manage system integrations and contribute to backend engineering. The ideal candidate has expertise in Node.js, API design, and database management. This role emphasizes autonomy and collaboration within a dynamic team focused on innovation and technology improvements. Competitive benefits include flexible working hours and a bi-annual bonus scheme.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Extra day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours

40% staff discount

Collaborative team culture

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Free snacks and drinks

Social events

Qualifications

• Professional experience with Node.js in a commercial environment.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git or similar).
• Experience designing and consuming APIs (GraphQL, REST).
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda or equivalent.
• Experience with MongoDB and BigQuery, including querying and optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking approach.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of new system integrations, including planning and deployment.
• Enhancing existing integrations for performance and reliability.
• Contributing to backend systems engineering and data pipelines.
• Collaboration with frontend engineering on internal applications.
• Identifying opportunities for process automation and systems improvement.
• Shaping future technology choices and architectural decisions.

Skills

Node.js

Version control systems (Git)

APIs (GraphQL, REST)

AWS Lambda

MongoDB

BigQuery

React

Job description

About us

Club L London are the next-generation online retailer refining accessible luxury for forward-thinking women worldwide. Delivering timeless and trend-oriented styles in sizes 4-20 for every life moment, we design proudly in-house in the UK; with premium quality, exceptional fit and affordable style at the forefront. Collaboration, communication and curiosity drive our extraordinary workforce - an ambitious team of diverse, experienced and up-and-coming talents that we think you'd fit right into. A role at Club L is more than a job, it's a lifestyle for the innovative, inspired and intuitive thinker.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of new system integrations, including planning, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Enhance and maintain existing integrations, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Contribute to backend systems engineering, data pipelines, and data warehousing (MongoDB, BigQuery, or similar).
• Collaborate with the frontend engineering team to deliver bespoke internal applications that support business operations.
• Partner with stakeholders across the business to identify opportunities for process automation and systems improvement.
• Operate with autonomy and play an active role in shaping future technology choices and architectural decisions.

Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrable professional experience with Node.js in a commercial environment.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git or similar).
• Experience designing and consuming APIs (e.g. GraphQL, REST)
• Hands-on experience deploying serverless functions (AWS Lambda or equivalent).
• Experience working with databases and data platforms such as MongoDB and BigQuery, including querying, data modelling, and performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking approach, with attention to maintainability and scalability.
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React) or low-code internal tools (e.g., Retool) and Shopify platform integration/development is an advantage.

What’s on offer?

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
• A collaborative and mission-driven team culture
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and sick pay
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events