job specification

MEAN Stack Developer

On a day-to-day basis you will be:

• Understanding logical architectures for web applications using better practice design principles.
• Leading the development of web applications with the support of a small development team (for lead roles).
• Utilizing CI/CD workflows using build and release automation in Azure DevOps.
• Application development based on screens, documented requirements, and user stories
• Assisting with third level support by driving the resolution of application defects and supporting a response to major application incidents.
• Coaching other developers and sharing your knowledge and expertise within the team.
• Participating in firmwide software development forums and communities to share ideas and contribute to our body of knowledge.
• Actively participating in daily team stand-ups, workshops, and online technical forums.

About you

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following ke

y capabilities and behaviour:

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical thinking skills, an analytical mindset and outstanding attention to detail.
• Experience designing and developing javascript web applications using Node.Js, Angular 2+, CSS3, HTML5 and Javascript.
• Experience developing middleware, integration and messaging systems using REST APIs and popular message bus platforms (e.g. RabbitMQ, Azure Service Bus).
• Strong understanding of event-driven, asynchronous programming concepts and best practice application design principles.
• Strong understanding of non-relational database design and querying by using MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis or other.
• Understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment, ideally using Azure DevOps (formerly Visual Studio Team Services).
• Ability to work efficiently with remote teams using collaboration technology.
• Ability to identify issues and solve complex problems as part of a team.
• Ability to lead small development teams and foster strong working relationships (only for leads).
• Ability to remain calm when under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach to resolving problems.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Knowledge of ORM/ODM like Sequelize and Mongoose.
• Experience with microservices architectures and containerisation using Docker.
• Experience designing, developing and automating unit tests.
• Strong understanding of source code version control, including the use of Git repositories.
• Experience working on projects that follow an Agile Scrum methodology.
• Strong awareness of system development life cycles (SDLC).
• Good understanding of relational databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL or any other.