Back End Engineer with Nodejs knowledge

Onsite (3 days), Paddington, UK

Cognizant Digital Engineering

Within Cognizant Digital Engineering, we help clients develop software products that transform human insights into tangible, production-ready digital solutions. We also work with our clients to scale their native cloud applications. Using insights from the lived experiences of our consumers, we seamlessly replace traditional service strategies with engaging, precise, and direct digital applications. Designing phenomenal software is vital to success in the digital economy—and we understand that a human-centric approach is key to this design.

We are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Developer with good years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Node JS, Typescript, and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE). This hybrid role requires a strong technical background and the ability to work effectively in a day shift.

You will own/be accountable for:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable and reliable solutions using Docker and GKE.
• Oversee the deployment and management of applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Provide expertise in DevOps practices to ensure efficient and automated workflows.
• Implement monitoring and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain serverless applications with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement solution architecture.
• Ensure the security and compliance of cloud-based solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in a timely manner.
• Mentor and guide junior developers in best practices and technical skills.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

We are looking for candidates with the following:

• Must have extensive experience with Docker and container orchestration using GKE.
• Should possess strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services.
• Should be proficient in DevOps practices and tools for automated workflows.
• Must have experience in developing serverless applications.
• Should have strong programming skills in Node JS.
• Nice to have experience in solution architecture and designing scalable systems.
• Should have excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Should have strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Must be able to mentor and guide junior developers.
• Should be proactive in staying updated with industry trends.
• Must be able to deliver high-quality solutions that meet stakeholder requirements.

We offer:

• A career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide.
• A comprehensive training programme.
• An exciting international environment.
• Opportunity to work for the large multinationals and other leading companies.
• Personal development in hard and soft skills.

Join our team and contribute to the seamless functioning of critical web applications, delivering exceptional support to our customers and driving continuous improvement in our support processes. Apply now to be a part of our innovative and collaborative environment!