Lead Node Developer

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Node Software Engineer with a proven track record of commercial delivery of technology value. As a member of the development team, you'll be at the heart of a unique and exciting venture to assemble a new financial services platform as part of a greenfield project . With a background in technology disruption or financial services (preferably retail credit), you'll leverage your industry knowledge to drive the key sourcing and commercials for the platform. Operating like an independent start-up, within an established organisation, you'll be completely at home with agile frameworks and will fully embrace iterative and flexible commercial approaches. What type of person are we looking for?

* Driven by boundless curiosity and is experimentally minded, always starting with 'why?'

* Tenacious and persistent, willing to go above and beyond to deliver great outcomes

* Focused and decisive, able to ruthlessly prioritise to stay on track

* Energised by collaboration and a champion of radical candour

* Believes as much in having fun as working hard

As a Senior Node Full Stack Software Engineer, you will design, develop, maintain, and deploy complex solutions within Castle using agile developments methods. All the while ensuring software quality is embedded and improved, optimising the use of automation tools. What's in it for you?

* 24 days holiday (+ 8 bank holidays) with the option to buy an additional 10 days

* Annual bonus scheme

* Enhanced maternity and adoption leave

* Access to Apricity, a self-funding IVF benefit at a reduced rate

* Company pension with up to 8% N Brown contribution

* Mental Health support both internally and externally, including access to our wellbeing champions and counselling services

* A range of financial wellbeing support

* Colleague discount across all N Brown brands

* Onsite café with subsidised rates and local restaurant discounts

* Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance

* Paid volunteer time - all our colleagues can take a full day paid to volunteer for a charity of their choice

What will you do as a Senior Node Software Engineer?

* Designs, codes, verifies, tests, documents, amends and refactors complex programs/scripts and integration software services.

* Contributes to the selection of the software development methods, tools and techniques.

* Applies agreed standards and tools to achieve well-engineered outcomes.

* Participates in reviews of own work and leads reviews of colleagues' work.

* Designs complex software applications, components and modules.

* Reviews, verifies and improves own designs against specifications. Leads reviews of others' designs.

* Uses approved tools and techniques for specific deployment activities.

* Follows agreed procedures to identify and resolve issues with applications.

* Uses application management software and tools to collect agreed performance statistics.

What skills and experience will you have?

* Strong command of JavaScript/Typescript.

* Hands-on experience with Node serverless microservices, whether it's AWS Lambdas or containerization managed through ECS or similar platforms.

* Familiarity with AWS serverless development and deployment frameworks, including the Serverless framework, AWS SAM, AWS CDK, and more.

* Emphasis on an API-first approach to software development.

* Proficiency in implementing unit and integration testing using frameworks like Jest.

* Expertise in consuming RESTful services, which includes adeptly handling JSON data.

* Proven experience in continuous integration practices, encompassing source control with Git, building processes (leveraging tools like Azure DevOps, Gitlab, or others), testing, auditing (utilizing tools like SonarQube), and deployment.

* Experience in Agile development methodologies.

* Knowledge of Terraform or a strong willingness to learn Terraform and apply Infrastructure as Code principles.

* Familiarity with Kafka or a strong willingness to learn Kafka and engage with event-driven architecture.

* Understanding of software design patterns.

Our promise to you: We're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. What happens when you apply to a role? As soon as we receive your application, we'll send you an email to let you know. We always aim to come back to you as soon as possible with an update and we really appreciate you taking the time to apply for a role with us.

Desired Skills and Experience

Job Title: Contract Technical Lead (React, TypeScript, Node.js)

Location: Manchester

Duration: 12 months

Day Rate: 500 - 600 Outside

Work Pattern: Hybrid 3 days on-site per week

Job Description:

We are searching for a skilled and experienced Contract software engineer proficient in React, TypeScript, and Node.js to join my clients development team. As a Technical Lead, you will play a pivotal role in driving the development and implementation of our web applications, ensuring high-quality code, and guiding the technical direction of the project, while also managing multiple teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead the technical architecture and development of web applications using React, TypeScript, and Node.js.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and other developers to define requirements and deliver features.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Perform code reviews to maintain code quality, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with architectural guidelines.

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues as they arise, ensuring timely resolution and minimal impact on project timelines.

Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies, recommending adoption of new tools and techniques to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Proven experience as a Senior Developer in web application development projects.

Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, and Node.js, with a deep understanding of their respective ecosystems and best practices.

Experience with modern web development technologies such as React, Redux, GraphQL, and RESTful APIs.

Solid understanding of software engineering principles including design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a busy environment.

Experience with agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is preferred.

If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.