Mid-Level Node.js Engineer

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Implement features based on product requirements and technical specifications
• Ensure smooth integration with existing systems and APIs
• Contribute to performance optimization, scalability, and security improvements
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Participate in code reviews and follow established best practices
• Collaborate with team members to improve development workflows and standards
• Contribute to testing efforts, including unit and integration tests
• Continuously expand knowledge of Node.js, backend architecture, and related technologies
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in development and production environments
• Assist in debugging and improving existing systems
• Contribute to sprint planning, task estimation, and delivery
• Work with containerized applications and environments (e.g., Kubernetes)
• Assist in maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Collaborate with DevOps or senior engineers on infrastructure improvements

Technologies:

• AWS
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• DevOps
• Git
• GitHub
• Kubernetes
• PostgreSQL
• REST
• Security
• TypeScript
• NodeJS
• Support
• JavaScript, At FixMyCar, we are on a mission to grow the digitalisation of the UK aftermarket in the automotive sector. We drive growth for garages through smarter tools that increase efficiency and meet evolving consumer behavior. Our team is small yet dynamic, and we foster an Agile environment where you can truly make an impact. We offer hybrid working options based in Reading, 25 days of annual leave, birthday leave, private medical insurance, a robust pension scheme, and additional benefits like an employee assistance programme and a holiday buy-back scheme. Join us to be a key player in the development and maintenance of our software applications!

• 3-5 years of professional experience in backend or full-stack development with TypeScript/Node.js
• Solid proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs, and backend development principles
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with modern frameworks (e.g., Next.js is a plus)
• Experience with Git and Agile development methodologies
• Experience with AWS cloud service
• Exposure to modern infrastructure tools such as Kubernetes and CI/CD systems (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Understanding of testing (unit and integration)
• Agile/Scrum experience