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!

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