Javascript Developer

Express.js Developer - Contract - Outside IR35 - Financial Services

Length: 6-12 Months Initial

Rate: TBC - OUTSIDE IR35

Location: Canary Wharf - 2x Days a Week

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong skills in Node.js (Express), cloud-native microservices, and DevOps. The role involves developing and maintaining backend services, working with databases, and implementing best practices for RESTful APIs. Experience in Trading or Risk environments is a plus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs following best practices.
• Work with relational (Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Use DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Bitbucket Pipelines) for CI/CD processes.
• Develop cloud-native microservices.
• Collaborate in an Agile development environment.
• Work with streaming/messaging platforms as needed.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Strong experience with Node.js and Express.
• Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Experience with cloud-native microservices.
• Expertise in RESTful API development.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in a Trading or Risk environment.
• Knowledge of MongoDB (Atlas).
• Experience with Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with streaming/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).