Backend Software Engineer

Backend Developer Opportunity

This role offers the chance to contribute to the design, development and maintenance of scalable backend systems and services with a strong focus on Node.js and GraphQL.

You will be working in our Digital Technology team, collaborating closely with internal stakeholders to develop robust backend solutions that power our industry-leading digital platforms.

Mentoring and supporting junior developers, you will contribute to the team's growth and success.

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• Design and Development: Develop, implement and maintain high-quality backend solutions using Node.js and GraphQL.">
• API Design and Integration: Build scalable GraphQL APIs and integrate them with frontend and external services.">
• System Architecture: Design and implement robust backend architectures that are secure, maintainable and scalable.">
• Data Management: Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure optimal data storage and retrieval processes.">
• Code Quality and Best Practices: Write efficient, reusable and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews to ensure high standards across the team.">
• Troubleshooting: Debug and resolve complex backend issues to maintain system reliability and performance.">
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with product teams, frontend developers and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.">

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• Extensive experience in Node.js, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.">
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, including schema design, query optimization and security best practices.">
• Strong experience with serverless technologies such as Firebase Functions.">
• Proficiency in TypeScript, writing clear, maintainable and scalable code.">
• Knowledge of REST APIs, with experience migrating or combining REST with GraphQL services.">
• Experience with performance optimization techniques for backend systems.">
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including authentication (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and authorization.">

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• Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight, such as an awareness of own strengths and weaknesses.">
• Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development; Shares expertise and knowledge with others; Uses technology to achieve work objectives; Demonstrates appropriate physical co-ordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity.">
• Produces new ideas, approaches or insights; Creates innovative products or designs; Produces a range of solutions to problems; Seeks opportunities for organizational improvement; Devises effective change initiatives.">
• Focusing on customer needs and satisfaction; Sets high standards for quality and quantity; Monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; Consistently achieves project goals.">
• Establishing good relationships with customers and staff. Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization. Relates well to people at all levels. Manages conflict. Uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others.">
• Analysing numerical data, verbal and all other sources of information; Breaking information into component parts, patterns and relationships; Probing for further information or greater understanding of a problem; Making rational judgements from the available information and analysis; Producing workable solutions to a range of problems; Demonstrating an understanding of how one issue may be part of a larger problem.">

Key Skills: Backend Development, API Design, System Architecture, Data Management, Code Quality, Troubleshooting, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication, Analytical Skills, Technical Expertise, Innovation, Leadership, Time Management, Customer Focus, Conflict Resolution, Humour, Adaptability, Continuous Learning.