Javascript and Node.js Developer

Description

JavaScript / Node.js Developer

Ashford, Kent, Hybrid, (2 days in office – 3 days WFH)

Up to £35,000 DOE

Are you already working as a software developer and looking for a role where you can continue to grow your technical skills?

Do you enjoy building applications with JavaScript and Node.js and want exposure to cloud technologies such as AWS?

Are you excited by how AI is changing software development and keen to be part of a team embracing modern development practices?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a JavaScript / Node.js Developer to join a growing and forward-thinking software development team.

Having successfully expanded the team with over the past year, our client is now looking for another developer who can contribute from an early stage whilst continuing to develop their skills and experience.

This is not a graduate role. The successful candidate will already have gained some commercial software development experience and be comfortable working on production applications as part of a collaborative development team.

The company places a strong emphasis on continuous learning, modern engineering practices, cloud technologies, and the responsible use of AI within software development.

What You Will Be Doing

* Developing and enhancing JavaScript and Node.js applications

* Building new features and improving existing functionality

* Working on cloud-hosted applications with exposure to AWS

* Collaborating with developers to design and deliver robust solutions

* Contributing to code reviews and development best practices

* Learning how applications are deployed, monitored, scaled, and maintained

* Using AI tools responsibly to improve development workflows and productivity

* Working on real-world products and services that are actively used by customers

What We Are Looking For

* At least 1 year of commercial software development experience

* Commercial experience with JavaScript

* Experience or exposure to Node.js

* Understanding of modern software development practices

* Experience working with version control systems such as Git

* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

* An excitement for software development and continuous learning

* Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable Skills

* AWS or other cloud platform exposure

* Experience working with APIs

* Knowledge of databases

* TypeScript experience

* Any exposure to InDesign would be beneficial

AI & Modern Development

AI forms an important part of the company's development culture and future strategy.

They are keen to speak with developers who are enthusiastic about how AI is transforming software engineering and who are interested in exploring new ways of improving productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and development workflows.

Whether your experience comes from commercial projects, university study, personal projects, or self-learning, we would be interested to hear how you have used or explored AI tools as part of your development journey. xjnqpsq

Who This Role Would Suit

* A developer with 1–3 years of commercial experience

* Someone who enjoys coding and wants to continue improving

* A developer looking to gain greater exposure to cloud technologies

* Someone who enjoys learning and keeping up with new technologies

* A developer who is excited by AI and modern software engineering practices

Why Join?

- Supportive and collaborative development environment

- Opportunities for technical growth and progression

- Exposure to AWS, cloud technologies, and modern development tools

- Forward-thinking approach to AI-assisted development

- Opportunity to work on meaningful products rather than routine maintenance work

- A culture that encourages curiosity, learning, and innovation

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