Senior Node.js Back-end Developer

This is a remote position.8allocate is a global provider of end-to-end custom software development solutions to companies all over the globe, from North America to the EU to Israel to Australia.Headquartered in Estonia, we run offshore R&D centers in Kyiv and Lviv. Our team is 50% remote and distributed. We specialize in flexible interaction exclusively with international clients (we cover industries from commercial aviation to fintech) thanks to a multinational support group of experts and management.Currently, we are looking for a Senior Node.js Back-end Developer.Project:We are looking for a strong backend systems developer to join the client`s team in Hammersmith. You will have experience in Node.js, micro-service architectures, and integrating external systems. It is important that you have a strong focus on quality around well-written code, unit testing, and a holistic approach to systems development.The client`s company is a new approach to sports betting and casino focusing on giving each player an individual experience. They are determined to challenge the industry by being outrageously innovative and product-focused – building the gambling company of the future. To be in total control they have built their own tech platform including a fully automated sportsbook. They have launched their native iOS and Android apps on the UK market, offering their customers best-in-class UX/UI. Their ambition is to offer the best gambling experience and they have the knowledge, resources, and courage to make it happen.What responsibilities & tasks will wait for you?Sharing technical solutions and product ideas through design reviews, pair programming, code reviews, and discussions;Shape a scalable and performant architecture of the internal systems that you will be working on;Build systems for production and implement high-quality solutions, ensuring latency, availability, and appropriate monitoring;Own your code. Decide together with your team on technical frameworks being used and have the opportunity to implement best practices whilst the team is growing;Extensive onboarding, mentoring, and personal development opportunities.What skills/qualities are required:Node.js;Unit and integration testing;Experience designing and scaling relational databases (MySQL / Postgres);Redis;Experience using AWS technologies or similar cloud-based solutions;Git;Monitoring - Datadog/AWS;Experience in integrating external and internal API services and are excited about building modern tooling operations;A strong understanding of the fundamentals – data structures, algorithms, OO design, and system architecture;Excellent English communication skills in both speech and writing;Self-motivated and proactive, takes own initiatives and involves others as needed.Quality focused;Teamwork and collaboration;Experience from similar dynamic, fast-paced environments in growing companies, or at least a reason for wanting to be in one.Would be a plus:Familiarity with container technology such as Kubernetes/Docker/Terraform;Typescript (or experience in strongly typed languages);Experience using web-sockets (Socket.io);Experience from gambling industry can be a bonus, but is not required.Work Schedule:You can work from 9 am till 6 pm or from 10 am till 7 pm.Why choose us?“Family and Friends”. We are no longer a start-up, but still, have a family atmosphere in our supportive and spirited team, who are all working together on the same goal.“Just break down all barriers and find a better way”. Every day you’ll meet with interesting and challenging (international) projects that are covering industries from commercial aviation to fintech (different technologies, different products).“Hungry for learning”. You will get a lot of chances for career advancement and the development of new skills, opportunities for mentorship, or learning from more experienced colleagues.Benefits from 8allocate:You’ll work in a supportive and spirited team of professionals.Corporate events, holidays, and team buildings for your joy.Training and development: we have a huge library (about 500 books!) and a budget for your professional development.English classes.Сoverage of sports activities.People-oriented management without bureaucracy.Paid vacation and sick leaves.Relocation program: if you are from another city and want to move to Kyiv, we will be happy to help you! Originally posted on Himalayas