Sr. NodeJS Developer
Job Description
Job Title: Sr. NodeJS Developer
Location: Toronto, ON (Thrice a Week Onsite)
Contract Opportunity
Job Role:
Design, develop, and maintain complex software applications using NodeJS, Kafka, MSSQL, REST & GraphQL APIs.
Contribute to the architectural decisions and design patterns for new and existing systems
Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance protocols
Work closely with product managers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions that enhance user experience
Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications for performance and scalability
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, development/maintenance processes and API documentation
Manage the implementation of multiple concurrent initiatives of varying complexity in a time efficient manner. Monitor and control activities according to plan.
Collaborate and contribute on cross-functional enterprise initiatives and manage the effective implementation of assigned deliverables.
Establish strong working relationships across teams to build influence and impact with key partners.
Contribute to ongoing administrative program activities as required.
Must have:
4+ years’ experience in professional, production-grade software development working on highly scalable, moderately complex projects
4+ years’ Experience building REST, GraphQL for APIs and Kafka applications using NodeJS
Hands on with MSSQL database and skills for complex query optimization
Strong experience working in an Agile environment, working with project teams to deliver small to largely complex projects
Comfortable with presenting prototypes, enhancements and facilitating questions with insightful responses to a varying range of audiences (i.e., business sponsors, product owners, adjacent technical teams, etc.) during agile ceremonies, adhoc and/or when needed
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally to articulate, measure and solve issues
