Senior Node.js Developer at Roko Labs

Worldwide

<p>ROKO Labs is a fast-growing strategic product and technology consultancy based in NYC. We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful person who enjoys solving complex problems! We have a great track record of working with large Fortune 500 companies and VC-backed start-ups. We are incredibly proud of our work and would be excited to share it with you! Our clients value that we understand their businesses and help to build products that users love! Additionally, our extended team spans multiple countries, making for fun cultural exchanges.</p><p>As a <strong>Senior Node.js developer</strong> in ROKO Labs, you will be part of the team working on large-scale projects, where you will have the opportunity to work on complex solutions using the latest technologies. If you know and love writing clean code, interacting with the Product Owners and Customers, ready to take responsibility for technical decisions — come and join our team of like-minded caring professionals.</p><p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><ul><li>Managing project delivery activities, including sprint planning, code reviews, mentoring of junior engineers, requirements analysis, and deployments.</li><li>Overseeing technical implementation of complex business solutions from initial requirements through development and delivery.</li><li>Designing and configuring automated CI/CD pipelines and providing technical guidance to client development teams.</li><li>Leading internal demos, organizing development meetings, and facilitating regular cross-team technical alignment.</li><li>Conducting code reviews, participating in pair programming, and running design sessions to drive code quality and maintainability.</li><li>Supporting and maintaining production systems, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance.</li><li>Defining architectural patterns and technology roadmaps while participating in hiring processes for Node.js engineering roles.</li></ul><p><strong>IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience as Software Engineer 5+ years</li><li>In-depth knowledge of Node.js</li><li>Experience with databases such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, MongoDB</li><li>Experience building and consuming REST APIs, or otherwise building and maintaining a production system at scale</li><li>In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript</li><li>Experience with testing framework such as Jest or Vitest </li><li>Proficient understanding of Git version control system</li><li>Understanding the software development life cycle for medium to large projects</li><li>Familiarity with agile methodologies of software development combined with JIRA, Trello, Asana, or similar tools</li><li>Written and spoken English language at the Upper-Intermediate level or higher</li><li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field</li></ul><p><strong>Will be a plus:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with Docker containers</li><li>Experience with AWS, Azure or similar cloud providers</li><li>Experience with messaging systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus, or SQS</li><li>Experience with document databases like MongoDB or Cosmos DB</li><li>Experience with Redis, SoA, SOAP APIs, gRPC</li></ul><p><strong>WE OFFER:</strong></p><ul><li>Our developers work on only <strong>one project at a time</strong>, so there is no need to juggle 2 or more projects</li><li>We work on <strong>long-term projects</strong>, you have the opportunity to get to know the client and his needs well, as well as the team</li><li>You will have the opportunity to work on <strong>complex solutions</strong> with the <strong>latest technologies</strong></li><li><strong>Remote work</strong> means it's up to you whether you work from home, on the beach, or in the office</li><li><strong>Flexible working hours</strong> mean that you can tailor your workday to your preferences, without a time-tracking system</li><li>All our employees will right away receive a <strong>contract for an indefinite period</strong> (B2B collaboration is also an option)</li><li>We provide regular <strong>feedback </strong>as part of our commitment to your ongoing development and success</li><li><strong>Job role switch</strong>, if you want to try some new roles or technologies, we are here to support you by providing opportunities, feedback, and mentor</li><li>If you love taking courses or going to conferences, we are always open to discussing <strong>education opportunities</strong></li><li>Each team has its own <strong>monthly knowledge-sharing sessions</strong> combined with weekly talks and brainstorming sessions aimed at improving our current work and processes</li><li>If you have a colleague or a friend who could be a good fit for us, we can offer you a <strong>referral fee</strong></li><li>Salary will be based on your experience and skills</li></ul><p><br/></p>