Node.js Software Engineer

Who we are

A coaching and learning ecosystem for talented and passionate tech professionals where you can find your next career goal in a diverse and multidisciplinary environment. At Agile Actors, you will experience continuous growth and development through coaching, learning, and practice! An innovative self-paced personal development and rewarding model will support your advancement and along with the necessary tools, appropriate learning material, and real projects from organizations that are leaders of the industry (both domestic and international), such as RedHat, Blueground, GFK, Austrian Post, etc, cultivate a continuous growth mindset!

Be part of both the customer’s and the Agile Actor’s team, providing high-quality deliverables for the former and contributing to the cultivation of an inclusive and developmental culture in the latter!

Who we are looking for

We are looking for passionate, multi-talented IT professionals with technology, design, and business backgrounds, as well as a great propensity for creative problem-solving. Joining our local Scrum teams based in Athens, the successful candidates will work closely with domestic and international development teams and create Node.js based solutions.

Seniority levels (junior/mid/senior) depend on the candidate's working experience and skills.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Knowledge of design patterns and principles.
• Good knowledge and understanding of JavaScript fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of the Node.js runtime and its ecosystem (npm).
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable Node.js modules.
• Solid knowledge of REST architecture and experience in creating/consuming REST APIs.
• Experience with version control software tools (preferably Git).

Highly Desired:

• Experience with Agile methodologies and frameworks (e.g. Scrum, Kanban).
• Functional and Reactive programming.

• Experience in writing Unit tests (e.g. Jest, Mocha) and/or e2e tests (e.g. Cypress).

• Familiarity with Node.js Frameworks and libraries (e.g Express, Koa, Socket.io).
• Familiarity with Non-relational and/or Relational database technologies (e.g PostgreSQL, MySql, MongoDB).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Gitlab CI/CD, Jenkins etc).
• Working knowledge of docker and understanding of containerization concepts.
• BSc/MSc in Computer Science or any other related fields.

Nice To Have:

• Familiarity with any modern frontend JavaScript framework or library.
• Familiarity with Typescript for building type-safe applications.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and its integration with Node.js.
• Familiarity with platforms like k8s.
• Knowledge of observability and monitoring tools (kibana, grafana).
• Familiarity with API security standards (e.g., OAuth2, JWT) and authentication frameworks.

Benefits

Why Join us? 

At Agile Actors, we believe in a people-centered culture where your growth and development take center stage. Here, you’re empowered to work on the most important product—yourself! Collaborate with tech experts, stay ahead with cutting-edge skills that match market needs, and grow continuously in an environment designed to support your success.

• Personal Development Plan tailored with your coach to align with your career aspirations.
• Internal Coaching Program empowering your growth, with experienced Coaches supporting both technical and soft skills development.
• 360° Continuous Feedback Model to keep your skills and performance aligned with your goals.
• Unlimited Training & Learning resources to cover all aspects of your professional growth.
• Career Development Pathways offering mentoring, leadership programs, and opportunities to enhance technical and leadership skills.
• Chapters (Internal Communities) for sharing knowledge, mentoring, and shaping technology’s future.
• Diverse Customer Ecosystem offering dynamic opportunities for career growth and development.
• Onboarding Buddy to support and guide you from day one.
• Tailored Remuneration Package that recognizes your expertise with a competitive salary and benefits.
• Private Health Care Insurance to ensure your physical well-being.
• Psychological Support through a professional helpline for you and your family, with 5 free sessions included to promote mental well-being.
• Flexible Working conditions with fully remote options tailored to your assigned account.
• Work-Life Balance with a culture that promotes flexibility and sustainability.

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