Back-end Developer

About Open Reply:
Open Reply is the Reply Group company specialising in E-commerce and Digital Experience. We work with clients who are looking to incorporate E-commerce solutions, or wanting to migrate from their current platform to something better. As well as our specialist skills in E-commerce and systems integration, we provide the digital transformation wrap that makes your customer journey a delight. Our experience is drawn from consultants working across multiple industries, platforms and cultures. Working closely with our specialist partners Liferay and Shopware, Open Reply are your tailor made solution for cutting edge services that are based on the best of breed across eCommerce, digital, web, apps and flexible platform design.

Role overview:
As a Back-end Developer, you will produce scalable software solutions as part of a cross-functional team responsible for the entire software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You will integrate with our core delivery team, which is responsible for web, e-commerce, and mobile enhancements. You will work alongside a technical project manager and a technical lead to deliver iterative changes on multiple platforms and optimise back-end development practices with effective, high-quality delivery.

Responsibilities: *Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and backend systems using Golang, Java and NodeJS
*Develop and manage well-functioning databases and applications and optimise existing codebases for performance and scalability
*Collaborate with product owners, frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
*Ensure code quality, performance, and reliability through automated testing, code reviews, technical documentation and best practices
*Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and occasionally handling support tickets
*Participate in system architecture discussions, contributing to decisions around technology stack and best practices
*Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the team
About the candidate: *A minimum Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (2.1 or higher) is required in IT, Computer Science, or in a Technology-related field
*3+ years of hands-on experience developing in Golang, Java and NodeJS
*Proven experience in building and scaling backend systems and APIs as well as a strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
*Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB)
*Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and front-end languages (React, Angular, Next.js) is a plus
*Experience with version control (Git) and Agile environments
*Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
*Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.

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