We are looking for Node JS Developer who is a great problem solver who enjoys collaborating with others and values well-written and tested code. As a backend engineer at Spork, you’ll be working together with various members and teams to achieve your goals. You’ll dive deep into how we currently work and help us optimize it as you grow into your role. We’re just getting started, so joining us now means a lot of influence on the direction we’re going.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in backend development, with expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, MySQL/Postgres, and working in the cloud. They are well-versed in designing scalable systems and have a proven track record of leading technical projects. They thrive in collaborative settings, actively contributing to a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate closely with product, app and frontend teams to define, implement, and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power Spork’s mobile application and essential site functionality
• Own your work across the entire software development lifecycle, from early stage architecture/planning through to development and deployment
• Leverage your expertise in Node.js and SQL to architect and implement efficient and scalable backend services
• Utilize Datadog for monitoring, alerting and analytics to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to continuously improving development processes and best practices
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends in mobile development, advocating for adopting new tools and practices that can enhance our development process and product offerings

• 5+ years of proven experience writing production code in JavaScript and Node.js
• Proficiency in the design and development of scalable RESTful APIs
• Proficiency working with relational databases (Postgres, MySQL, etc.)
• Comfortable working in the cloud (GCP, AWS, etc.)
• Good understanding of software development principles and patterns, e.g. TDD, SOLID, Gang of Four
• Experience with a CI/CD pipeline, e.g. Azure DevOps Gradle, Maven, Bamboo, Jenkins
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated in promoting and extending a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
• Adaptability to new projects and ways of working
• Ability to break down complex projects into distinct actionable tasks
• Experience with Agile software development processes