Sr. Developer

Overview

This position is responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. The candidate in this position will work collaboratively with peers to develop all serverside logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. The candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively. Candidate must have proven interpersonal skills.
The candidate will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by the peers into the application. Candidate must have a basic understanding of front-end technologies as well.

Responsibilities:

·       Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic

·       Write reusable, testable and efficient code

·       Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability and performant applications

·       Integrate data storage solutions including databases, key-value stores, blob stores etc.

·       Keep clear and descriptive code comments; understand project documentation and keep project files (naming convention and structure) well organized. Contribute to technical documentation and deployment guides

·       Perform testing and work with QA on ensuring that application meets relevant QA standards by taking ownership to devise a plan for minimizing errors and bugs

·       Increase proficiency level in technologies used by the client and investigate and develop skills in new technologies

Technical Qualifications:

·       Experience with Node.js and frameworks available

·       Strong proficiency with TypeScript, JavaScript

·       Strong knowledge and understanding of SQL and NoSQL database concepts

·       Knowledge of REST API design

·       Understanding of serverless concepts

·       Understanding of AWS resources and concepts

·       Experience using AWS SAM, Serverless framework to deploy REST APIs using API Gateway, Lambda functions

·       In-depth understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

Personal Skills:

·       Strong analytical skills: can read business requirements, analyze issues and proposed solutions to make sure they can be implemented successfully

·       Ability to identify alternatives and find an optimal way to implement a solution

·       Ability to follow through and make sure the right logic is applied

·       Ability to quickly learn new concepts and software is necessary

·       Ability to work in team environment

·       Ability to manage time on several tasks and juggle competing deadlines

Ability to explain technical project details effectively in English verbally and in writing