Lead Back-end Engineer

London
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Lead Software Engineer
London (3 days remote)
Are you an experienced back-end Node.js Developer?
Are you looking for a career which will give you autonomy along with the tools to succeed?
Come and join this booming start-up as they expand and continue to take a multi-billion pound industry by storm with their one of a kind, cutting-edge product.
Not only will you get autonomy and play a pivotal role in their success, but you will also benefit from:

  • Flexible work schedule & hybrid 1-2 days a week in the office
  • Fast decision-making processes
  • Supportive team culture with strong mentorship.
  • Flat organizational structure.
  • Opportunities for professional and career growth.
  • Performance bonus
  • Access to professional seminars and training of your choice.
    What will you do?
  • Develop and integrate new applications and features.
  • Enhance the stability and performance of existing software.
  • Collaborate with fellow engineers to research and implement new technologies and design patterns.
  • Ensure the best possible experience for users.
  • Mentor 2 developers and grow your own team
    Who will you be?
    Ideally you'll have at least 5+ years of recent experience as a back-end developer working with Node.js. You will also have solid experience using PostgreSQL as the main data source. You will laso have some background in managing/ leading small teams.
    Bonus points:
  • Experience with TypeScript.
  • Knowledge of big data and/or machine learning pipelines.
  • Experience with cloud hosting services such as AWS or Google Cloud.
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes and Kafka.
    If you would like to hear more, please hit APPLY NOW and I'll be in touch for a confidential conversation

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