Backend Engineer; Node.js Europe

Are you an engineer who strives to build simple, stable, scalable, and resilient solutions? Are you passionate about working in a fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere, constantly evaluating solutions to next-generation technologies with a relentless focus on automation and continuous delivery? Are you obsessed with quality and delivering the best-of-class experiences to customers?

We are eager to hear if you answered “Yes” to these questions. We are looking for an innovative self-starter to help deliver the next-generation checkout platform. Our client is a leading American retail brand with a strong national presence. Sitting at the center-point of our conversion funnel, our checkout platform receives millions of orders each year, generating more than 6+ billion dollar in demand from our customers across the globe.

As a Software Engineer, you will be playing a pivotal role within the Personalisation Team, responsible for designing, developing and testing end-to-end features while engaging with our partner teams to bring about the very best-of-class experiences to our customers.

Leads multidimensional projects that involve multiple teams.

Leads and works with other software engineers on design best practices and conducts code reviews.

Resolves complex engineering problems, collaborating with others.

Facilitates cross functional troubleshooting, root cause analysis and engages others when needed.

Responsible for creating, evaluating, and contributing to feature detailed designs.

Design, develop, and implement software utilizing an agile project cycle.

Mentor others on the team and raise the bar for technical knowledge across a wide spectrum.

Demonstrates thorough knowledge of information technology concepts issues, trends and best practices as they relate to Cloud technologies and system integrations.

Apply and share knowledge of security coding practices and secure system fundamentals.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with relational databases.
• Experience with RESTful architecture and micro-services.
• Experience with cloud-based services such as AWS.
• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery methodologies and tooling.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• 4+ years of professional experience in practice area.

• Experience in developing near real-time data processing solutions utilizing Kafka is a plus.