NodeJs Developer at African Development Solutions (Adeso)

BACKGROUND FOR CONSULTANCY

• Adeso is looking for a NodeJs Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and maintaining all server-side Logical Components as REST APIs.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications through reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions and ensures data is safe at all positions like at rest, in motion and in-use.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting NodeJs processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of NodeJs development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
• At least 5 years' experience as a NodeJs developer.
• Basic Micro-service concept and
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Good hands-on skill on ORM tools like Express and authentication mechanism like JWT
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.
• Good understanding of core design patterns of the server-side logic
• User authentication and authorisation between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Good at developing the hybrid development approach.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.