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Job Brief

We are seeking a Junior Backend Developer to join our engineering team at Alectro. In this role, you will be instrumental in both the development and maintenance of scalable, and maintainable code. Your responsibilities will range from solving complex problems, to programming and coding robust backend services. You will collaborate with diverse teams across the stack to execute projects that align with our objectives.

Key Responsibilities of the role will include:

• Problem Solving: Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and issues, demonstrating an ability to work independently and apply critical thinking skills.
• Programming and Coding: Develop and maintain backend services that ensure robustness and reliability, focusing on autonomous task management and diligent execution.
• Collaboration and Teamwork: Work alongside other developers across the stack, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver efficient solutions which align to the company objectives. Demonstrate flexibility in both solo and team settings to achieve project goals.

About You:

You’re someone who brings a mix of talents to the team, including:

• Technical Skills: You have a solid grounding in backend technologies and experience in TypeScript and Node.js, understanding of code versioning and control tools like Git
• Learning and Adaptability: With a positive, can-do attitude, you’re enthusiastic about tackling new challenges and developing technical skills and capabilities.
• Attention to Detail: You pride yourself on the quality of your work and don’t overlook the smaller details.
• Communication: You thrive in a team environment, contributing to a collaborative, inclusive workplace.
• Organisational Skills: You excel in time management, meticulously document your code, and effectively communicate updates and relevant information to stakeholders.
• Autonomy and Team Collaboration: You possess the ability to work effectively both autonomously and as an integral part of a team, adapting to the needs of individual projects and broader company goals.
• Continuous Learning: You maintain a keen interest in staying updated with the latest technologies, software developments, and industry trends, demonstrating a commitment to ongoing professional growth and innovation.
• Educational Background: You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or you possess equivalent training and hands-on experience that prepares you for the complexities of backend development.

What You’ll Be Using:

• TypeScript to write our application code
• Node.js (Express) as the framework for building out efficient server-side logic and robust APIs
• PostgreSQL handles our data storage needs with reliability
• AWS is used for the majority of our infrastructure
• We integrate CI/CD to make sure we are efficiently testing and deploying, to do so, we use GitHub Actions for the main deployment and tools like Jest for testing, and ESLint for code quality control, and others to maintain a consistent development environment

Right to Work

We are currently only accepting applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit a resume outlining their qualifications and experience. Please include a portfolio of project links or GitHub repositories demonstrating relevant work.