Cloud Developer / Aberdeen

The client is currently recruiting for the position of Cloud Developer, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Participating in the design and creation of scalable software
* Writing clean, functional code on the front- and back-end
* Testing and fixing bugs or other coding issues
* Developing new user-facing features using React.js
* Developing backend components using Node.js
* Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
* Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
* Working with development teams and product managers to design software solutions
* Designing client-side and server-side architecture
* Developing and managing well-functioning databases and applications
* Designing and implement RESTful APIs
* Testing software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
* Problem solving, debugging and upgrading software
* Ensuring cloud native products are secure following industry best practices
* Writing technical documentation
* Participating in a review of existing on-premises applications to define which application are in scope for migration to the company's Cloud Platform

Experience & Qualifications:
* Experience in cloud software solution architecture patterns and best practices
* The design and implementation of web applications
* Ensuring the back and front end are designed for speed and scalability
* Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
* Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
* Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
* Familiarity with RESTful APIs
* Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
* Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
* Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
* Familiarity with git and common workflows such as GitOps or GitFlow
* Experience with Azure DevOps or any modern CI/CD tool
* Experience with developing front ends for industrial applications is a plus.
* Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g., HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular)
* Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g., C#, Java, Python)
* Familiarity with databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB), web servers (e.g., Apache) and UI/UX design
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Great attention to detail
* Organizational skills
* An analytical mind

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