Re:Sources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re:Sources has grown to 4,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best: create and innovate for their clients.
In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re:Sources develops and implements platforms, applications and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.
Overview
We are looking for a Node.js Backend Engineer to join our team and help build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services. In this role, you will be responsible for developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks, while following best practices in unit testing, DevOps, and agile development. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable solutions that integrate with cloud services (AWS or Azure), RDBMS/Graph databases, and frontend frameworks.
Responsibilities
Software Development & Programming
- Write maintainable and effective code base
- Design, develop, test and implement end-to-end requirement
- Contribute on all phases of development life cycle
- Perform unit testing and troubleshooting applications
- Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code
- Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies
Backend Development (Node.js & Server-side)
- Developing and maintaining all server-side network components
- Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests
- Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements
- Building back-end services for various business processes
- Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions
- Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support
- Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas
- Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development
Agile & Project Management
- Sprint planning, Product Demonstrations
- The deliverables for each Sprint are clearly understood by the Agile Team(s).
- Ensure that the Agile team(s) delivers working software of sufficient quality to deliver to clients at the end of each development sprint.
- Provide Risk Management for all technical risks
- The Agile Requirements Repository is properly administered.
- Source Control repositories are appropriately managed
- The Agile team receives sufficient resourcing to be able to complete its objectives.
DevOps & Best Practices
- Follow best practices for test driven environment, continuous integration
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Master's degree is preferred
Backend Development
- Hands-on backend development experience using NodeJS (mandatory). Exp in Python, Nest.js is a plus
- Strong knowledge of Node frameworks like Express JS, libraries like Lodash usages etc.
- Strong knowledge of scripting like EJS, JavaScript, Typescript and frameworks
- Good understanding of design patterns, promises, call back, async calls, batching, usage of Put and Patch
- Good working knowledge of authorization, authentication (JWT), middleware
- In-depth knowledge of creating secure RESTful web services or microservices along with caching, content management capabilities
- Knowledge of API design and development and security patterns on API
- Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks like Angular and React (good to have)
- Working knowledge of GraphQL is plus
Testing & Code Quality
- Experience in writing unit tests (JEST/ MOCHA/CHAI)
- Ability to write unit test cases
- Consistently performing code review
DevOps & Agile Practices
- Experience in Agile and DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, SonarQube, etc.
- Agile techniques – SCRUM practice or SAFe (optional)
- Knowledge of Agile lifecycle management repositories
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Familiarity with AWS or Azure Cloud
- APM tool knowledge is plus – Dynatrace or Application Insights
Database & Data Management
- Strong proficiency in any RDBMS database like SQLServer, PostGres SQL ORM
- Experience in Graph databases like Neo4J is added advantage
- Experience in ETL tools like Apache HOP, Azure Event Hub etc
- Knowledge in Azure AI search is plus
