Senior Full Stack Engineer

Senior Full Stack Engineer - Northern Ireland

Salary: £85K
Location: Northern Ireland (Must be based in Northern Ireland)
Job pattern: Remote (Must travel onsite once/twice a month)

We are seeking a skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer for a permanent role based in Northern Ireland. This position involves developing a collection of microservices, focusing on Node.js, NestJS, and React.

The ideal candidate should have a proven history of delivering high-quality code independently. The microservices will utilise gRPC and RabbitMQ for communication. The role requires travel to the office site once or twice a month.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain 4-5 microservices with Node.js, NestJS, and React.
• Implement gRPC and RabbitMQ for microservice communication.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise applications for performance and security.
• Work with Kubernetes for deployment (no deep expertise required).

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a Full Stack Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS.
• Extensive experience with React and related front-end technologies.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including code reviews and unit testing.
• Experience with messaging and microservices communication.
• Proficiency with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Clear written and spoken English.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience with gRPC and RabbitMQ for microservices communication.
• Basic understanding of containerisation technologies (Docker).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and orchestration tools (understanding of concepts, no deep expertise required).
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (existing pipelines in place).
• Basic understanding of database interactions (no advanced database skills required).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive attitude and strong sense of ownership.
• Effective collaboration with a remote team.
• Adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Strong time management skills to handle deadlines and deliverables.

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