Senior JavaScript Software Engineer

Summary

Join Nearform as a Senior JavaScript Engineer in a full-time, remote contract position based in Brazil. You will design and build applications using JavaScript, collaborating with distributed teams on various projects. Responsibilities include supporting component development, defining structured practices, designing data storage solutions, optimizing application performance, gathering user feedback, and assisting with client requirement analysis. Nearform values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning. The ideal candidate possesses significant senior-level experience, agile experience, and deep knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, React, and version control. The interview process involves a talent call, technical assessment, hiring manager interview, and potentially a client interview.

Requirements

• Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience
• Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment
• Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions
• Deep knowledge of the JavaScript language
• Deep understanding of JavaScript frameworks, must include Node.js and React
• Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git
• Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, unit, integration and end to end testing
• Practical and real-world experience working with databases and cloud environments
• Experience with automation, CI and CD
• Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Professional proficiency in English

Responsibilities

• Design and build applications using JavaScript
• Support component design, development and maintenance and take responsibility for personal technical quality standards within the project team
• Assist with defining structured practices, especially in source code management, building and deployment
• Design and implement data storage solutions
• Optimize performance in applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Get feedback from users and clients, and build solutions for them
• Assist with the analysis of client requirements
• Work with and support Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery
• Collaborate with client teams