Node.js/Typescript EngineerCharter is looking for a Node.js/Typescript engineer to work in a small, agile team. The team creates REST and event-driven microservices that focus on using caching and reporting to improve our customers’ experience. The team works at scaling, handing many millions of REST and Kafka events each day.Engineers on this team create new microservices and improve existing microservices.
Projects are usually of considerable complexity and require a mastery of development tools. Engineers are expected to design and implement scalable, dependable systems as needed. As this is a small team, engineers must be self-starters, capable of handling responsibility and making decisions.Required QualificationsStrong experience with Node.js and TypescriptUnderstanding of DynamoDB or other key-value stores and NoSQL databasesExperience using AWS managed servicesExperience with caching architectures, particularly RedisStrong experience with containerization and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Istio, Argo, etc).Experience with monitoring technologies (Splunk, Instana, Datadog, Prometheus, etc).Knowledge of API documentation, especially Swagger (OpenAPI)Experience using CI/CD automation (Jenkins, Gitlab)Skills/Abilities and KnowledgeAbility to read, write, speak and understand EnglishStrong experience working with DevOps engineers to build and deploy infrastructure with cloud deployment technologies.Strong understanding of Scrum/Agile development methodologies.Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision.Experience with building and designing REST APIs.Experience with building and designing event-driven systems.Experience with software security principles and patterns.Ability to collaborate with and contribute to a common culture of excellence.Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.