The Role

At NearForm we modernise enterprises with open, creative software, evolving businesses for the modern world. Our teams of experts are helping our clients build cloud-native solutions using industry-leading design, technology and modern practices for software development.

We hire Developers right across the stack, so no matter where your sweet spot sits - be that Front End, Back end or Full Stack - we have opportunities for you. If you have a keen interest in working in a Front End of Back End focused role you will need to demonstrate strong qualities in that specific area.

As a Senior Developer at NearForm your main task will be designing & building applications using JavaScript. However as you’ll likely work on a variety of projects your responsibilities may also include:

• Supporting component design, development and maintenance and taking responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team.
• Assisting with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment.
• Designing and implementing data storage solutions.
• Optimising performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Getting feedback from users and clients, and building solutions for them. 
• Assisting with the analysis of client requirements.
• Working with and supporting Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery.
• Collaborating with client teams.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in English
• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Developer level.
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment.
• Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions.
• Deep knowledge of the JavaScript language
• Deep understanding of JavaScript frameworks, must include React, Node.js (or both)
• Deep understanding of versioning control tools - Git.
• Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing.
• Practical and real world experience working with databases.
• Experience with automation, CI and CD.
• Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews

Front End

• Understanding of layout aesthetics, responsive design and mobile web development.

Back End or Full Stack

• Deep understanding of SQL Databases for Back End of Full Stack roles (PostgreSQL is preferred).

Optional Experience

• Typescript
• Experience using GraphQL in a production environment
• Good understanding of security and performance considerations.
• Understanding of architectural and design patterns.
• General familiarity with a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools.
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills.

Benefits 

• Work remotely; we have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. 
• Work flexibly; we appreciate there are more important things in life than work so our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
• The Wellness Hub: We have a genuine commitment to fostering/improving NearFormers’ wellbeing; we offer resources and support, including a NearForm advice line which offers confidential support for anything from relationship issues to staying healthy.