The Role
The Senior Backend JavaScript Developer will lead teams, improve back-end applications, manage development cycles, and ensure efficient processes using JavaScript and Node.js along with various databases and tools.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an analytical, results-driven senior Back-end JavaScript Developer who will lead and work with team members to troubleshoot and improve current back-end applications and processes. The Developer will use his or her understanding of programming languages and tools to analyze current codes and industry developments, formulate more efficient processes, solve problems, and create a more seamless experience for users. You should have excellent communication, computer, and project management skills.
What you'll do:
- Strong proficiency with JavaScript, NodeJS
- Manage and perform activities for the complete development cycle
- Architecting, planning and delivering the new features
- Work closely with other teams: Product manager, Developers (internal and external), QA, Designers, Data scientists, etc.
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
- Working knowledge of database systems such as MongoDB, MySql, etc.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Hands-on experience with REST and GraphQL APIs
- Understanding of software development standards
- Debugging, code optimization, and performance improvements experience
- Experience with TypeScript
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with Web Services
- Experience using cloud i.e. AWS, Azure
Requirements
Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or closely related
4+ year of experience as a NodeJS(express) or Javascript developer
Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Strong organization skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly within the given timeline
Benefits
- A purposeful role with mentorship from an experienced founding team
- Fast paced career prospects in one of the hottest and well-funded tech startups in the region
- Competitive salary
- Excellent variable incentive plans
- Store credits to save on your monthly grocery bill
- Medical insurance (including family coverage)
Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering
- 4+ years of experience as a NodeJS(express) or Javascript developer
- Strong technical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong organization skills to manage multiple timelines and complete tasks quickly
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The Company
What We Do
Retailo is a B2B e-commerce marketplace and digital distribution platform that aims to technologically supercharge the retail supply chain in the MENAP region, serving small and medium-sized retail businesses.







