Backend Developer

A leading provider in the entertainment technology sector is seeking a highly talented Backend Software Engineer to deliver applications for innovative web and mobile entertainment systems, operating both on embedded systems and in cloud-hosted environments.

As a backend developer, you should have excellent experience working with JavaScript, particularly in back-end projects, and possess strong Linux skills. Proficiency in Node.js and Python is essential, along with a foundational understanding of bash scripting for system automation and management tasks.

You will be comfortable working on greenfield projects, building structures from the ground up using back-end best practices. You also possess a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including CI/CD and containerised applications, and a genuine passion for development.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Development Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Writing and maintaining quality code for a variety of web applications
• Participating in architectural discussions and technology selection for new projects
• Testing, troubleshooting, and fixing issues
• Reviewing pull requests and providing constructive feedback
• Assisting the DevOps team with CI/CD pipeline creation
• Contributing to planning sessions for new and existing projects
• Breaking down large bodies of work into manageable tasks
• Mentoring junior developers in best practices
• Writing documentation and unit tests

Candidate Requirements

Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of back-end web development experience
• Strong experience in Linux administration and configuration (Debian/Ubuntu), including networking
• Knowledge of Docker containerisation
• Excellent working knowledge of JavaScript
• Previous experience building RESTful web services (ideally with Node.js and Restify)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (ideally MongoDB)
• Understanding of version control systems (Git, GitHub)
• Understanding of microservices architecture
• Experience deploying containerised applications using Docker Compose
• Bash and Python scripting

Bonus Experience:

• Front-end experience with React.js
• Understanding of web protocols and HTML5 APIs
• Familiarity with AWS services such as S3 and EC2
• Experience with Elasticsearch and Kibana
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha)
• Experience with Jenkins or GitHub Actions pipelines
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment using tools like JIRA
• Experience interfacing with third-party APIs