Senior Backend Developer Initial 12 months daily rate contract North Dublin (3 days per week onsite Mandatory) Eligibility criteria:- Stamp 4, Irish, or EU Citizen only The Senior Back End Developer will be responsible for building scalable, secure, and efficient server-side logic and APIs.
The successful candidate will ensure that the back-end infrastructure is resilient, well-documented, and seamlessly integrated with various front-end applications and third-party systems.
Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and microservices using Node.js.
Architect and manage secure, high-performance APIs (REST or Graph QL) for web and mobile consumption.
Integrate applications with third-party suppliers, legacy systems, and internal data sources.
Design and maintain database schemas (SQL or No SQL) to support data-driven applications.
Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and ensure the stability and security of the production environment.
Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to ensure alignment with data governance, security protocols, and cloud infrastructure standards.
Provide technical leadership during sprint planning and refinement, ensuring back-end tasks are well-defined and estimated accurately.
Support the Programme Manager by providing transparency on technical progress and managing backend-related dependencies.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience A minimum of 5 years experience as a Back End Developer working in complex technical environments.
Strong expertise in Node.js and Java Script/Type Script for server-side development.
Proficiency in other relevant languages (e.g., Python, Go) or frameworks is an advantage.
Deep understanding of database management (e.g., MSSQL, Postgre SQL, Mongo DB) and caching strategies (e.g., Redis).
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Strong communication skills, enabling you to build trust within technical teams and translate complex technical concepts for stakeholders.
Self-driven and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership over the server-side architecture.
Experience working in an agile project delivery model, plus experience of relevant tools such as Jira or Dev Ops.
Skills: nodejs typescript Javascript Python Go