Senior Backend Node.js Developer

Influencer is a data-led, global influencer marketing business with a unique, end-to-end ‘people power & platform power’ approach. Their data-led ideation studio, brand platform and creator app join forces to deliver impact at scale. Influencer is championing a movement towards ‘True Human Influence’ - the more tangible, scaled outcomes creators can drive beyond just likes and impressions.

From big brand launches to shifting perceptions and from riding fast trends to driving footfall - Influencer’s creative minds let data ‘art-direct’ the journey to the outcome, while powerful technologies for both brands and creators make it easy and speedy to activate at scale.

On top of this, Influencer’s technologies are supercharged by official data integrations with the world’s leading social platforms for an extra layer of accuracy. Influencer is recognised as an Official Global Marketing Partner of both TikTok and Meta.

Co-founded by entrepreneur Ben Jeffries and OG YouTuber Caspar Lee, Influencer has a global team of 90+ with some of the best talent in the industry across New York, London, Manchester, Dubai and Warsaw. From Google to Amazon and from Coca-Cola to Visit Dubai, and even TikTok and Meta - brands across every vertical tap into the power of True Human Influence all year round.

The Senior backend Node.js Developer at Influencer plays a key role in developing new user-facing features for our platform that is constantly evolving through new features and technologies.

The role requires a proactive, resourceful and experienced Senior Backend developer who works collaboratively with the team and takes ownership of the tech stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop new user-facing features on the backend side
  
• Build reusable, testable, and efficient code;
• Take ownership of the Backend development;
• Document technical decisions and approaches;
• Reviewing code and providing mentorship to other developers in the team;
• Grow your skills and share your knowledge with other developers;
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience with Node.js.
• Strong proficiency JavaScript (ES6), Typescript;
• Good working experience with Postgres, GraphQL (Apollo Federation would a plus)
• Experience in messaging queues / asynchronous communication
• Experience in code performance analysis and database queries optimization
• Proven experience in Unit tests creation
• Knowledge of npm-scripts, Docker and nix based operating systems
• Proven experience with functional/utility libraries
• WebSockets, REST
• Experience with AWS
• CI/CD processes implementation, experience with TDD.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a Scrum environment
• Great team player with excellent communication skills and work ethic.
  
• At least Upper-Intermediate English level (verbal and written)*

Would be a plus if you:

• Working experience with building a microservice architecture
• GraphAPI or other social network APIs (TikTok, Twitter)
• Advanced English level
• Mentoring experience

Our Hiring Process:

• 1st round: Initial Screening call with Talent Acquisition Lead
• 2nd round: Interview with Hiring Manager + Team Member
• 3rd round: Interview with our CPO
• Join the team & #MakeWaves 💥

• In return you’ll get:

• An opportunity to work in a fun, progressive team with a passion for making Influencer an amazing, diverse and equitable place to work

• 22 days holiday a year

• Activities to improve your mental and physical wellbeing

• Large progressions for growth - you’ll be a key player in the next stage of growth for our company

• Medical Insurance

At Influencer, we’re committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion. We promote DEI in our workplace and are a global community who believe our unique qualities should be celebrated. We want everyone at Influencer to bring their authentic selves to work everyday, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded into everything we do at Influencer and is a part of our culture. All we ask is that you have a passion for Influencer Marketing and a desire to be a part of one of the fastest growing companies within this exciting industry.