Back End Developer

About Us :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and be a key contributor to building and deploying innovative solutions on Node.JS within a microservices architecture. You will be instrumental in establishing and maintaining strong engineering practices, ensuring high-quality code, and leading the development of connectors and workflows for our customer deployments. This role requires a proactive individual with excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of backend architecture, and the ability to work effectively across geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities :

• Backend Development : Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable backend applications and services using Node.js, reporting to the Team lead and the Technology Manager
• Cloud Infrastructure Management : Work with our CI / CD team to adapt / build our Terraform code for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines.
• Engineering Process Evangelist : Act as a champion for best-practice software development methodologies, including :
• Code reviews, ensuring code quality, security, and adherence to coding standards.
• Hexagonal Architecture principles for modular, maintainable, and testable applications.
• Automated Unit Testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• API and Workflow Development : Design and implement RESTful APIs and workflow engines to connect to various applications and implement custom client business logic.
• Mentorship and Guidance : Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on design, development, and testing best practices.
• Collaboration : Work closely with backend engineers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality products.
• Communication and Reporting : Communicate effectively and transparently with a direct manager in Colombia and an architecture manager in UK, providing regular updates on progress, challenges, and potential roadblocks. Proactively seek feedback and collaborate on solutions.
• Problem Solving : Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments and implement effective solutions.
• Continuous Learning : Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development, cloud computing, and CI / CD.

Required Skills and Experience :

Bonus Points :

Experience with security best practices in cloud environments