The Backend Developer (Java & Node)

Job Description The Backend Developer (Java & Node) is part of the Digital Technology Team. They are responsible for design, implementation and on-going enhancements of digital products and enhancing the digital experience. The developer must have a strong and continuously evolving technical mastery of RESTful API development focused on Node.js. This includes hands-on programming, participating in design sessions, code reviews, system testing during various phases of development, follow best industry practices and publish API documentations.

About you:
Looking for a Backend Services / API Developer skilled in programming server-side javascript running on Java & Nodejs Runtime. Experience in AWS Cloud ecosystem and worked with services like Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch, S3, etc. Backend services developers with programming experience such as Java, C# and Python are welcome to apply as long as the candidate is fluent enough to code in Javascript and work with MongoDB / No SQL Database. Full-stack developers (UI Services) fluent in Javascript are also welcome to apply.
Responsibilities

• Design APIs, develop shippable code, documentation and unit test new features for digital products.
• Works with fellow API Developers, Team Leads, Architects to deliver features through the creation of re-usable RESTful APIs.
• Collaborate with Quality, Product and Cloud Engineering teams to keep digital assets fully functional, secure and up to date with business needs.
• Perform pair programming, effectively communicate ideas with the team, assist in systems integration, performance testing and product releases
• Implement policies, roles, data access controls, monitoring events, resolve system and data issues for continuous functioning of APIs

Required Skills

• Bachelors/4 Year Degree
• 4 years of relevant work experience
• Must have 10 years of API / Server-side development experience (Programmer, Backend Services developers, Middleware developers, Javascript(must), NodeJS, Java, C#, Backend Services Developer, AWS, Lambda, Serverless, MongoDB, Document Storage modeling, RDBMS Storage modeling.)
• Must have 8 years of experience in cloud platforms (preferable AWS: both traditional EC2 and serverless Lambda), developing micro-services, CI/CD solutions (including Docker), message queue systems and background task management.
• Must have 8 years of experience in developing NoSQL databases, designing data models and proficient in querying document stores (preferably MongoDB).
• Knowledge in API security frameworks, token management and user access control including OAuth, JWT, OpenAPI, etc.
• Must demonstrate strong programming skills in Javascript
• Experience working with API Gateway, CDNs, API Performance testing, CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.
• Ability to work in an Agile / SCRUM environment.
• Self-directed with a start-up/entrepreneur mindset.
• Ravenous about learning technology and problem solving.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Desired Skills

• Any relevant Technical/ Cloud Certifications would be an added advantage