What we do :
GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain.
What will you do :
Looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Node.Js and React.Js to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performing web applications across both frontend and backend. You will work on building secure APIs, designing efficient databases, and creating intuitive, responsive user interfaces. This role requires hands-on experience with modern frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS / Azure), and deployment pipelines, along with strong problem-solving skills
Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Node.Js (backend) and React.Js (frontend).
- Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services.
- Develop and optimize databases (MongoDB & MySQL), including schema design and performance tuning.
- Ensure application performance, scalability, and security across the stack.
- Collaborate with UI / UX designers to implement responsive and engaging interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across frontend and backend.
- Work with build tools (Webpack, Gulp, etc.) and package managers (npm, Composer) to streamline development.
- Manage code repositories using Git / Bitbucket, follow branching strategies, and support CI / CD pipelines.
- Deploy applications on cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and configure servers (Apache, Nginx).
- Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
Technical Competencies :
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and familiarity with TypeScript (a plus).Proficiency with MySQL (v5.7 / 8) and MongoDB, including database design and optimization.Familiarity with PHP & Laravel for maintaining legacy applications.Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture.Experience with CSS frameworks and preprocessors (Bootstrap, Sass, Less).Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.Comfortable working in CLI-based environments (Linux / Mac).Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.Comfortable working in CLI-based environments (Linux / Mac).Problem-Solving and Analytical SkillsFamiliarity with GraphQL and modern API patternsExposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.Strong communication and teamwork abilities.Qualification and Experience :
7 years plus 3 years relevant experience as a Full Stack / Backend Developer with Node.Js and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).Bachelor's degree in computer science, Web Development, or a related field.