Job Overview
Company logo: https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4E0BAQGjGXOmBd8S6w/company-logo_400_400/company-logo_400_400/0/1712748196615/sandersonrecruitmentplc_logo?e=1749081600&v=beta&t=GgJGgUdL8nSHG-zUXtXpgInRom54yudj0Rqhq21Fw5M Express.js Developer – Contract – Outside IR35 – Financial Services
Length: 6-12 Months Initial Rate: TBC – OUTSIDE IR35Location: Canary Wharf – 2x Days a Week
We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with strong skills in Node.js (Express), cloud-native microservices, and DevOps. The role involves developing and maintaining backend services, working with databases, and implementing best practices for RESTful APIs. Experience in Trading or Risk environments is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.Design and implement RESTful APIs following best practices.Work with relational (Oracle, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.Use DevOps tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, or Bitbucket Pipelines) for CI/CD processes.Develop cloud-native microservices.Collaborate in an Agile development environment.Work with streaming/messaging platforms as needed.
Required Skills & Experience:Strong experience with Node.js and Express.Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases.Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines.Knowledge of Agile methodologies.Experience with cloud-native microservices.Expertise in RESTful API development.
Preferred Skills:Experience in a Trading or Risk environment.Knowledge of MongoDB (Atlas).Experience with Azure cloud services.Familiarity with streaming/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).