Senior NodeJS Backend Developer (Jixie)  

Are you ready to build the next infrastructure to disrupt the online advertising market? You are not afraid about cutting-edge technologies or cooking tech using the AWS kitchen? You know what means working as a squad team? Then you are the right fit for our team.

We are Jixie, Kompas Gramedia's newest player in our growing tech ecosystem.

We are looking for a Senior Node.js Backend Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the frontend. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic on Amazon AWS, definition and maintenance of backend, 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 good understanding of front-end technologies (ReactJS) will be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic based on AWS technologies;
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code;
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications;
• Implementation of security and data protection;
• Integration of data storage solutions using AWS services.

• Having 5+ years working experience, especially with a proven track record building complex NodeJS backend;
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript;
• Strong knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available such as ExpressJS, StrongLoop;
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds;
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages such as Jade, EJS, etc.;
• Strong proficiency in AWS Cloud (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, Cognito, Aurora GPS, etc.);
• Strong proficiency in Azure Cloud (Azure function, CosmosDB, etc.) would be an advantage;
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance;
• User authentication and authorization 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;
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes;
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests;
• Proficient with code versioning tools (Git/BitBucket);
• Proficient with Continuous Integration and Deployment using Jenkins;
• A fast learner and familiar with DevOps practices;
• Optional: a good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors such as Stylus, Less, etc.;
• Optional: a good understanding of front-end technologies, such as React JS, HTML5, and CSS3.