Senior JavaScript Developer

job description

We are looking for a Senior JavaScript Developer to join our client's team on a hybrid basis. The successful candidate must be able to commute easily to London as you will be required to go to the office 1-2 times per week.   Our client is one of the most exciting shopper marketing companies in the UK.

This role is to work on our client's in-house platform, which acts as the operating system that connects brands and retailers to streamline planning, media buying, budgeting, and evaluating commerce marketing activity.

What you'll be doing:

Our client prides themselves on creating challenging and exciting opportunities, meaning that no two days are the same. However, here's an idea of what your responsibilities will look like:

• Design & build web applications using JavaScript. Their tech stack includes node.js, React, MongoDB, AWS.
• Contribute code across the full stack of the web application.
• Take responsibility for technical quality standards within the Dev team.
• Define the code architecture for new features.
• Take initiatives that improve code quality and user experience.
• Work closely with the product team to ensure quality of tickets.
• Maintain and optimise their AWS infrastructure.

What you'll need to have/be:

• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Developer level.
• Deep knowledge of the JavaScript language and related frameworks. Must include React, node.js, or both.
• Practical and real-world experience working with databases, ideally MongoDB.
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Deep understanding of software tools and practices, including git, pull requests, code reviews, automated testing, CI/CD etc.
• Good understanding of security and performance considerations.
• Comfortable with deploying a web app in AWS.
• Typescript (optional).

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role: all applicants will need to have the right to work in the UK.

We regret only successful candidates will be contacted.