Senior Software Engineer (BFF)
Overview:
We’re Kingfisher. You might know us as Castorama, B&Q, Screwfix, Brico Depot or Koçtaş. We’re made up of over 78,000 passionate people, call over 1,300 stores home and operate in 8 countries. That’s right, we’re big, but we have ambitions to become even bigger and even better.We want to become the leading home improvement company and grow the largest community of home improvers in the world. And that’s where you come in.
At Kingfisher our customers come from all walks of life, and so do we. We want to ensure that all colleagues, future colleagues, and applicants to Kingfisher are treated equally regardless of age, gender, marital or civil partnership status, colour, ethnic or national origin, culture, religious belief, philosophical belief, political opinion, disability, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation.
What's the job?:
Do you thrive in an agile environment that embraces modern design, architecture, and tools? Look no further!
Our Mobile development team is growing, and we’re seeking a experienced, independent GraphQL and NodeJS developer. As part of our team, you’ll be given the opportunity to drive and deliver exceptional work for all our banners like B&Q, Castorama, TradePoint etc.
Our mission? To craft a world-class mobile experience for our customers. We’re on the lookout for top talent to build NodeJS and GraphQL middleware for new iOS and Android native apps and potential to work further afield.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and robust back-end systems using Node.js and GraphQL.
- Implement and manage server-side logic ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
- Develop and maintain schemas and resolvers for GraphQL APIs.
- Deploy, monitor, and manage applications on AWS.
- Collaborate with front end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define API requirements and functionalities.
- Optimize services for maximum speed and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, debug applications and perform code reviews.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for new and existing features.
- Manage and mentor junior members of the team.
What you'll bring:
- 5+ years of professional experience in back-end development with a strong focus on Node.js and GraphQL.
- Proficient in JavaScript, Visual Studio and excellent experience with TypeScript.
- Solid experience with AWS services.
- Experience with version control systems, specifically Git.
- Understanding of containerization technologies like Docker.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
- Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms, such as OAuth.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- I listen to my customers
- I use available data to help make decisions
- I do the right thing
- I am respectful
- I build and share new ideas
- I try new things and share my learnings
- I have courage to be creative
- Done is better than perfect, I aim for 80/20
- I embrace allyship
- I have self-awareness and a desire to learn
- I own my actions
- I understand the Kingfisher plan and how it relates to my role
At Kingfisher, we value the perspectives that any new team members bring, and we want to hear from you. We encourage you to apply for one of our roles even if you do not feel you meet 100% of the requirements.
In return, we offer an inclusive environment, where what you can achieve is limited only by your imagination! We encourage new ideas, actively support experimentation, and strive to build an environment where everyone can be their best self. Find out more about Diversity & Inclusion at Kingfisher here!
We also offer a competitive benefits package and plenty of opportunities to stretch and grow your career.
Interested? Great, apply now and help us to Power the Possible.
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