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Senior Software Developer-Node.js

Saratoga • California, US • On-site

Posted on: 17th February, 2025
Employment Type: FULLTIME

Job Description

Location: Capetown

Saratoga has an opportunity for an innovative and skilled Senior Software Developer-Node.js.

The person will work with our high performing teams of technology experts to develop software in an agile environment.

As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specialising in Cloud Solutions, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions. This role demands proficiency in back-end NodeJS development, leveraging modern frameworks and deployment technologies to deliver high-quality, scalable software.
• This is an initial six-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role afterwards directly with our client.

Main Responsibilities will include:
• Technical architectural design
• Develop and document design, source code and technical architecture
• Maintain and manage existing source code
• Design, develop and implement solutions to users’ needs and requirements
• Review and improve code
• Run tests and fix bugs
• Coordinate with architects and business analysts to determine functionalities
• Develop technical solutions to complex business problems
• Design and develop technical solutions for enterprise-level projects
• Design and develop data analysis solutions
• Design and develop logical and physical data models that meet application requirements
• Design and develop continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines

Qualifications and Experience required:
• You have completed a relevant 3 or 4 year degree or diploma (Honours or postgrad preferred) or have comparable practical experience
• A minimum of 5 or more years’ experience building custom web-based applications
• You know and understand Design Patterns
• You have working knowledge of SOLID Principles & Design Patterns
• You understand and have working experience with Git Source Control
• You have working experience with Agile & Test-Driven Development experience
• You have experience with building search systems at scale.
• You have strong proficiency with JavaScript and Type Script.
• You know SQL and how to write high-performance queries.
• You know Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express.js.
• You understand the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• You have experience designing scalable software applications.
• You know and understand Docker, Kubernetes, Bash.
• You have implemented automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• You have spun up a project or solution from beginning to end.
• You are T-shaped – you possess broad general knowledge of the development landscape and deep knowledge of your area of expertise.
• You are a polyglot - you possess a strong multi-language toolbox and know how to apply these effectively to the software you are developing.
• You have strong programming skills in Type Script/JavaScript and Node.js.
• You have expertise in web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• You have experience with modern front-end frameworks.

Personal Attributes:
• Excellent communicator
• Able to interact with clients at a systems analysis level
• You have a knack for picking up new technologies
• Love to find easier ways of doing things, and a good problem solver
• Passionate about technology
• Proven people management skills
• Delivery focused
• Able to work in projects (multi-task) environment
• Responsive to change

Who we are:

Saratoga is a company filled with like-minded individuals who deliver quality solution delivery services and are motivated to make a positive impact in the world through technology.

We partner with our global client base to deliver innovative business and technology solutions to market fast, cost-effectively and ethically.

As a values-driven company, our values of People Matter, Mutual Respect and Personal Excellence guide us in how we work with our clients, business partners and each other. We offer our people a well-rounded work experience and our staff develop their skills and knowledge through training, career development and tech talks. Virtual and in-person socials give our teams the opportunities to connect and our reward and recognition programmes celebrate the awesome work and achievements of our people.

At Saratoga, we prioritise flexibility in our work arrangements, embracing both remote and hybrid models to cater to our staff's preferences. However, as a consulting firm, there are instances when on-site presence at the client's location becomes essential for project success and client collaboration.
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Responsibilities

  • As a Senior Software Developer-Node.js specialising in Cloud Solutions, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based solutions
  • This role demands proficiency in back-end NodeJS development, leveraging modern frameworks and deployment technologies to deliver high-quality, scalable software
  • This is an initial six-month contract, with the potential to transition into a permanent role afterwards directly with our client
  • Technical architectural design
  • Develop and document design, source code and technical architecture
  • Maintain and manage existing source code
  • Design, develop and implement solutions to users’ needs and requirements
  • Review and improve code
  • Run tests and fix bugs
  • Coordinate with architects and business analysts to determine functionalities
  • Develop technical solutions to complex business problems
  • Design and develop technical solutions for enterprise-level projects
  • Design and develop data analysis solutions
  • Design and develop logical and physical data models that meet application requirements
  • Design and develop continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines

Requirements

  • A minimum of 5 or more years’ experience building custom web-based applications
  • You know and understand Design Patterns
  • You have working knowledge of SOLID Principles & Design Patterns
  • You understand and have working experience with Git Source Control
  • You have working experience with Agile & Test-Driven Development experience
  • You have experience with building search systems at scale
  • You have strong proficiency with JavaScript and Type Script
  • You know SQL and how to write high-performance queries
  • You know Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express.js
  • You understand the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
  • You have experience designing scalable software applications
  • You know and understand Docker, Kubernetes, Bash
  • You have implemented automated testing platforms and unit tests
  • You have spun up a project or solution from beginning to end
  • You are T-shaped – you possess broad general knowledge of the development landscape and deep knowledge of your area of expertise
  • You are a polyglot - you possess a strong multi-language toolbox and know how to apply these effectively to the software you are developing
  • You have strong programming skills in Type Script/JavaScript and Node.js
  • You have expertise in web development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • You have experience with modern front-end frameworks
  • Excellent communicator
  • Able to interact with clients at a systems analysis level
  • You have a knack for picking up new technologies
  • Love to find easier ways of doing things, and a good problem solver
  • Passionate about technology
  • Proven people management skills
  • Delivery focused
  • Able to work in projects (multi-task) environment
  • Responsive to change
Saratoga

Saratoga

Technology

Location

California, US

Job Type

FULLTIME

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