We are looking for a Senior JavaScript Developer for one of our flagship e-commerce projects.

We specialise in building bespoke software for global businesses, and have a team of highly-skilled and multi-disciplined engineers. Our primary focus is to deliver exceptional value to our customers and as such are proponents of Agile methodologies.

This role is a full-time contract position and you may work 100% remotely from home.

Skills & Qualifications

• MUST: Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+)


• MUST: Strong knowledge of Node.js


• MUST: Experience in AWS (Particularly Lambda and other technologies such as DynamoDB, SQS, Kinesis, API Gateway, CodeBuild)


• MUST: Experience with Serverless Fraework with an understanding of serverless architectures

• SHOULD HAVE: Experience with Functional Programming (experience of Ramda.is would be considered an asset)


• SHOULD HAVE: Experience with Git/GitHub


• SHOULD HAVE: Experience with TDD/BDD (we use AVA.js)


• Ideally the candidate would also have Alexa skills (smart home and custom) and/or Google actions (smart home)

Responsibilities

This role is perfect for a candidate that not only enjoys development, but also wants to have input on the best approach and implementation method. On a typical day you will:

• Morning stand-up with the team via video


• Have a direct input in application architecture decisions


• Comfortable in taking key technical decisions


• Working with key stakeholders (will have regular contact with Amazon/Google as well as product and marketing people)


• Write efficient and testable code


• Review PRs created by your fellow team members


• Document your code concisely and clearly


• Take part in regular retrospectives to improve the team process

What we look for

An ideal candidate has:

• Based in a location with a Time Zone between GMT -2 to GMT +2


• Strong critical thinking skills


• Exceptional written and spoken English communication skills


• A proactive and autonomous approach towards work


• Experience working across a variety of different languages


• Ability to work on large codebases which require patience to understand


• High quality coding standards


• Strong team ethic; keen to help other team members succeed

Delivering exceptional value to our customers is imperative. The ideal candidate is the perfect brand ambassador; a brilliant technical mind with the accompanying interpersonal skills necessary to function in a team environment.

As an Ascent developer you will work in a small and close-knit group. Our mindset is focused on constant iteration and improvement.

Benefits

• Work remotely


• Great compensation


• Flexible holiday


• Exceptional internal support network

Our Culture:

• World class delivery and attention to detail


• Strong customer focus


• Fast-paced environment


• Can-do approach


• Positive attitude towards change


• Quick and eager to learn


• Highly collaborative