Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Node.js Backend Engineer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan José Province, San José, Costa RicaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
Hands-on backend development experience using Node.js is required.
Strong knowledge of Node.js frameworks such as Express.js and libraries such as Lodash is required.
Strong knowledge of EJS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and associated frameworks is required.
A good understanding of design patterns, promises, callbacks, asynchronous calls, batching, and the use of PUT and PATCH is required.
Working knowledge of authorization, authentication using JWT, and middleware is required.
In-depth knowledge of creating secure RESTful web services or microservices, including caching and content management capabilities, is required.
Knowledge of API design, development, and API security patterns is required.
Experience writing unit tests and the ability to write unit test cases are required.
Consistently performing code reviews is required.
Experience with Agile and DevOps practices and tools such as Jenkins, Jira, Confluence, and SonarQube is required.
Knowledge of Agile lifecycle management repositories is required.
Familiarity with AWS or Azure cloud is required.
Strong proficiency in an RDBMS database such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL ORM is required.

Responsibilities

Write maintainable and effective code.
Design, develop, test, and implement end-to-end requirements.
Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
Perform unit testing and troubleshoot applications.
Develop high-performance applications using testable, reusable, and efficient code.
Recommend and implement improvements to processes and technologies.
Develop and maintain server-side network components.
Ensure optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate elements.
Build back-end services for business processes.
Implement security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
Run diagnostic tests, repair defects, and provide technical support.
Document Node.js processes, including database schemas.
Keep informed about advancements in Node.js development.
Participate in sprint planning and product demonstrations.
Ensure sprint deliverables are clearly understood by Agile teams.
Ensure Agile teams deliver working software of sufficient quality to clients at the end of each development sprint.
Manage technical risks.
Administer the Agile Requirements Repository.
Manage source control repositories.
Ensure the Agile team receives sufficient resources to complete its objectives.
Follow best practices for test-driven development environments and continuous integration.

Desired Qualifications

A master's degree is preferred.
Experience with Python or Nest.js is a plus.
Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular and React is desirable.
Working knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.
Agile techniques such as Scrum practice or SAFe are optional.
Knowledge of an APM tool such as Dynatrace or Application Insights is a plus.
Experience with graph databases such as Neo4j is an advantage.
Experience with ETL tools such as Apache HOP or Azure Event Hub is required as listed, but presented within the database/data-management qualification; this is treated as a required qualification, not desirable.
Knowledge of Azure AI Search is a plus.

Company Description

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

About the Company

Publicis Groupe

Runs advertising and digital transformation services

Publicis Groupe runs advertising, media buying and digital transformation services for companies that want to reach consumers, coordinate campaigns and improve their business systems. Its agency network includes creative and media specialists, while Publicis Sapient builds and modernizes the technology behind clients' operations. Epsilon adds customer data and marketing technology that connect brands with audiences and measure campaign results. Clients pay for consulting, campaign creation and execution, with production and media costs billed through alongside the group's service work. Founded in 1926, Publicis Groupe is headquartered in Paris, France.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1926

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