Senior Node.js Developer

Company Description

Technology is our how. And people are our why. For over two decades, we have been harnessing technology to drive meaningful change.
By combining world-class engineering, industry expertise and a people-centric mindset, we consult and partner with leading brands from various industries to create dynamic platforms and intelligent digital experiences that drive innovation and transform businesses.
From prototype to real-world impact - be part of a global shift by doing work that matters.

Job Description

Development is Endava's largest discipline. Our developers design, build, and release software products in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and libraries. Always collaborating with cross-functional project teams, our developers are adaptable problem-solvers with a client-oriented mindset.

We are looking for a Senior Node.js Developer with experience in React and frontend development to join a dynamic sports-tech startup project with a Swiss-based client. The project involves rebuilding an existing mobile application that rewards users for their physical activity with redeemable points in an in-app store featuring products from partner companies. The goal is to create an engaging and scalable platform that enhances user experience and ensures long-term success.

You’ll work closely with a talented team of developers, QA engineers, business analysts, DevOps, and product managers from both Endava and the client’s side. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership, work on a fresh app redesign, and shape the future of an exciting sports-tech solution.

Responsibilities:

• Designing, estimating, and implementing end-to-end technical solutions for medium to high-complexity applications
• Delivering complex features independently and within the team
• Increasing code quality and maintainability through discussions and code reviews
• Setting up and maintaining backend architecture, enforcing best practices and conventions
• Working with databases, cloud services (AWS, GCP), and DevOps practices
• Collaborating with team members, clients, and other stakeholders to make architectural and technical decisions
• Mentoring and supporting other engineers in the team
• Optionally, taking on a development lead role on projects

Qualifications

What do we expect from you?

• 5+ years of experience in backend development and at least 2 years of experience with React (separately or as a full stack developer)
• Strong expertise in backend development, preferably with Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js and NestJS
• Experience with databases and optimising SQL queries
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript
• Experience with frontend state management (Redux, RTK, or similar)
• Experience with testing (Jest, Cypress, Playwright or similar)
• Ability to write clean, sustainable, and well-documented code
• Fluency in English

Bonus points if you have experience with:

• Development of mobile apps
• Experience with startup clients
• Experience with test-driven development
• Microservices architecture and containerization (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions)
• Authentication & security (OAuth, JWT, OpenID Connect)

Additional Information

Discover some of the global benefits that empower our people to become the best version of themselves:

• Finance: Competitive salary package, share plan, company performance bonuses, value-based recognition awards, referral bonus;
• Career Development: Career coaching, global career opportunities, non-linear career paths, internal development programmes for management and technical leadership;
• Learning Opportunities: Complex projects, rotations, internal tech communities, training, certifications, coaching, online learning platforms subscriptions, pass-it-on sessions, workshops, conferences;
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work and flexible working hours, employee assistance programme;
• Health: Global internal wellbeing programme, access to wellbeing apps;
• Community: Global internal tech communities, hobby clubs and interest groups, inclusion and diversity programmes, events and celebrations.

Our diversity makes us stronger - it drives meaningful change and enables us to build innovative technology solutions. We are committed to creating an inclusive community where all of us, regardless of background, identity, or personal characteristics, feels valued, respected, and free from discrimination. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals and base hiring decisions on merit, skills, qualifications, and potential.