Senior Developer

My client is looking for a Senior NodeJS Developer to work on a combination of Node.JS and Javascript / AngularJS / VueJS websites and API’s, including their CRM system. Key Responsibilities - Integration of user-facing elements developed with server side logic - Comfortable taking ownership and writing reusable, testable and efficient code - Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability and performant applications - Implementation of security and data protection best practices - Good team worker and interested in mentoring others - Operate as part of a flexible Team and undertake ad hoc project work as required. Skills and Knowledge Essential Strong proficiency with JavaScript and NodeJS using ES6 techniques Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming, web sockets and event driven architecture Implement accessibility, security compliance and data protection best practices User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers and environments Integration of multiple data sources, API’s and databases into one system Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application Strong understanding of SQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, with the ability to explain transactions, ACID compliance, various types of joins, stored procedures, trigger functions, indexing, security best practices, etc. Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests, such as AvaJS or Mocha Good understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3 along with server-side CSS preprocessors e.g. SASS or LESS Comfortable in a command-line environment and Ubuntu system administration along with experience with NPM, Gulp, Bower and Vagrant. Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git Due to the nature of the projects, a good mathematical or financial accounting ability is desirable Must be self motivated with the ability to work independently BENEFITS 22 days holiday, raising to 25, plus statutory bank/public holidays Birthday Leave Pension Scheme Healthcare benefits Life cover Employee Bonus Pool A relaxed, committed and enthusiastic team-oriented working atmosphere