Company Overview
Swart Digital is at the forefront of delivering custom web-based solutions, enabling businesses in diverse industries to reach their full potential. We specialize in designing dynamic, scalable, and user-friendly web applications that not only meet but exceed the expectations of our clients. Our commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technology paired with our dedication to exceptional customer service drives business growth and delivers outstanding value.
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Node.js Developer with expertise in Express, MongoDB, Redux, and Next.js to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building high-performance web applications and a strong understanding of server-side technologies. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable server-side applications, collaborating with front-end developers, and ensuring the seamless integration of front-end and back-end functionalities.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Node.js code.
- Develop RESTful APIs using Express.js.
- Ensure the high performance of APIs and implement robust data security.
- Design, manage, and optimize MongoDB databases.
- Perform data migration, transformation, and scripting.
- Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
- Implement back-end services and client interfaces using Next.js.
- Utilize Redux for efficient state management in applications.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Ensure application performance and scalability.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
- Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
- Identify and troubleshoot issues and bugs in applications.
- Perform thorough testing to ensure the reliability of applications.
- Maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for code and APIs.
- Update project documentation as needed.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies.
- Propose and implement improvements to the development process.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience as a Node.js Developer or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with Express.js for building APIs and web applications.
- Experience working with MongoDB for database management and optimization.
- Proficiency in Redux for state management in complex applications.
- Experience with Next.js for server-side rendering and building static web applications.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and its modern frameworks and libraries.
- Understanding of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (React is a plus).
- Familiarity with code versioning tools, such as Git.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment strategies is desirable.
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