React.js/Node.js Developer x 2
Typical Day in Role:
• Full stack developer: Back-end, front-end – at times will be more back end at times more front-end, they should be able to handle both
• Tech stack: React, Node.js, Cloud technologies – typical stack for microservices; using Sprint methodologies
• Typical microapp that Digital is building, has a typical integration with downstream services
• Design, develop, and implement cloud-based applications, using in-demand languages and technologies (React Js, Node Js)
• Participate in all aspects of agile software development including design, implementation, and deployment
• Architect and provide guidance on building end-to-end systems optimized for speed and scale
• Design overall architecture of the web applications
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features
• Maintain code integrity and organization.
• Work with development teams and product managers to ideate software solutions
• Responsible for developing the front end of the application in React and the back-end API in Node.JS.
• Work with BSA, QA, Designer, Architect, etc regularly to identify gaps and develop solutions
Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:
1) 8+ years of experience as a Developer
2) 5+ years of experience with React.js and Node.js (for back-end REST API development)
3) 5+ years of hands-on experience with web application development
4) 3+ years of experience with Object Oriented and Functional Design – demonstrated in recent project work
5) 5+ years of hands on experience with modern JS toolsets (ES6, Typescript, Babel, Lerna, Jest, Protractor – should have 3-5 of these, please list which)
Nice-To-Have Skills:
1) Experience with HTML / CSS / SASS (BEM, OOCSS, SMACSS, CSS3 Transitions / Animations, Semantic HTML) – demonstrated in recent project work
2) Financial/banking industry experience
3) Experience working in an Agile environment
Soft Skills Required:
– Excellent communication skills
– Collaboration skills to be able to work effectively in a team environment, working with many different roles and group involved (Working with BSA, QA, UX Designer, Architect, Delivery Lead and PO regularly)
Education:
– Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field
Best VS. Average Candidate:
Best has online banking web development experience; in depth knowledge of concepts from business domain side to develop applications for the bank; experience with building web services; worked in an Agile fast paced team; ability to work with multiple stakeholders and teams