Senior Backend/NodeJS Developer (NodeJS, Python, AWS)

Optomi, in partnership with an innovative and fast-growing software company within the Financial Services industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Backend/NodeJS Developer! As a Senior Engineer in this dynamic team, you will seek to continuously enhance and streamline developer experiences with tools and automation controls that will accelerate speed-to-market and improve the quality of software!

What the right Candidate will enjoy:Competitive compensation!Large clientele with large budget projects!Opportunity for growth within a fast-growing company!

Experience of the right candidate:5+ years of software development experience in a professional environment - NodeJS, Python, AWSFull Stack development with a focus on 80% BE, 20% FEKnowledgeable in modern API technologies, architecture and design practices and protocols with hands-on experience using one or more API technologies (Open API, REST, RPC, GraphQL, Micro-Services, Serverless)Working knowledge of public cloud - AWS preferredProficient in at least one of the languages used at Ally (e.g. NodeJS, React, React Native, Python, Java)Able to apply core programming concepts to learn and develop in a new language to meet project requirementsA self-starting mentality and passion for experimentation, with interests in game changing technology and identifying unconventional opportunities for successExperience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tools such as Gitlab Pipelines/Jenkins/GitHubAbility to learn and deep dive into new technology and business domains, question status quo and think outside of the boxProficient oral and written communication skillsBS/BA in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field

Responsibilities of the right candidate:Serving as a core member of an agile team that leads user story elaboration, design, development, testing and implementation of software application and infrastructure-as-codeWriting code and unit tests, automation, and conducting code reviews and testingCollaborating with other team architects, engineers and vendors as necessaryIdentifying exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predicting future challengesPerforming ongoing refactoring of code, utilizing visualization and other techniques to fast-track concepts, and delivering continuous improvementEnable the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environmentsWorking along with stakeholders to understand and analyze the requirementsLeading a culture of innovation and experimentation, engaging in fun and outcome-oriented culture, and taking calculated risks that push the envelope.Actively studying new and emerging technologies, rapidly prototype and carrying out POCsIdentifying opportunities for adopting new technologiesMaintaining documentation, coding standards, and style guidesOptimizing application performance, quality, and delivery to defined organizational standards and best practicesManaging your own time, and working well both independently and as part of a teamInfluencing team members with creative changes and improvements by challenging status quoServing as a mentor for junior and new engineers and peers in the software development practice to help them grow in their technical responsibilities and remove blockers

Key Skills

• AWS
• Node.js
• Python