Software Engineer - Node.js

olo; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled developer to design and implement scalable components. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience, proficiency in Typescript, and a collaborative mindset. Responsibilities include improving system performance and documenting knowledge effectively. Join us for a dynamic working environment focused on continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years on-the-job development experience.
• Experience with Typescript, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis.
• Experience writing unit tests and testable code.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-quality components and services.
• Contribute to technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers.
• Monitor and improve system performance.
• Document and share knowledge effectively.

Skills

Development experience

Typescript

Postgres

Elasticsearch

Redis

Microservices

Kubernetes

CI/CD

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• Design and implement scalable, high-quality components and services that align with team and company goals.
• Contribute to technical decision-making, including solution design and architecture, with a focus on addressing technical debt, reliability, and system performance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate customer needs into technical solutions.
• Proactively monitor and improve system performance, identifying and resolving issues swiftly and effectively, while communicating clearly and effectively with stakeholders during incidents to ensure alignment and prompt resolution.
• Take a proactive approach to support, digging into issues to identify root causes and developing long-term, proactive solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Document and share knowledge effectively to elevate the team’s technical expertise.
• Champion best practices in software development, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement.

What We'll Expect From You

• 3+ years on-the-job development experience.
• Experience with any of or similar: , , Typescript, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redis, Microservices, distributed messaging systems, Kubernetes, Helm, CI/CD, etc.
• Experience with architecting and developing end-to-end flows in a distributed/microservices application architecture.
• Experience writing unit tests and testable code.
• Bias for working in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Empathy for customer needs and excellent communication of your understanding.