Job Description

Location: BengaluruMode - HybridWhy BT
We\'ve always been an organisation with a purpose; to use the power of communication to make a better world. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world\'s firs telecommunications company. At our heart we\'re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers - those are the values we live by whilst also creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.Our pursuit of progress over the past 180 years has established BT as a strong, successful brand, with huge scale capable of achieving great things. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe and secure, to delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport.
Today in this fast-changing, always on, digital world our purpose remains true. Yet the market conditions, regulations and competition we face are tougher than ever before. So, if you have the drive, optimism and resilience to help propel us forward we\'ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things and pursue new careers. If that\'s you and what you\'re looking for, we\'d love you to be part of our future.Why this job mattersThe Software Engineering Specialist independently executes advanced activities to deliver the engineering strategy and roadmap that supports BT\'s commercial strategy through cross functional business partnering and the participation of a team that pursues innovation as well as engineering excellence.What you\'ll be doingJob Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable and robust back-end services, integrate with various databases (including Search and MongoDB), and ensure that our applications are optimized for performance and reliability.If you are passionate about coding, problem-solving, and working with cutting-edge technologies, this role is for you.Key Responsibilities:Design & Development:

• Architect, design, and implement server-side applications using Node.js.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that integrate with various front-end systems.
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and reliability.

Database Integration:

• Implement and maintain data storage solutions using databases like MongoDB, Elasticsearch, and relational databases.
• Create scripts for data processing, indexing, and storage in search databases like Elasticsearch and AlgoliaSearch.

Problem Solving & Debugging:

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues, ensuring robust and bug-free applications.
• Optimize existing code for performance and scalability.

Testing & Deployment:

• Write unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality.
• Automate deployment processes and manage CI/CD pipelines for production-ready applications.

Security & Performance:

• Implement security best practices, including JWT for authentication and data encryption.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, handling load balancing, and scaling.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to code reviews and architectural discussions.

Skills Req.Experience:
5+ years of professional experience in Node.js development.
Any experience working on Alogia Search capabilities
Proven track record of designing and building scalable web applications and APIs.
Experience with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Elasticsearch.
Strong knowledge of JavaScript, including ES6+ features.
Proficiency in asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and working with Node.js frameworks like Express.
Skills:
Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and web protocols.
Experience with data processing and integration with search databases like Elasticsearch.
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
Experience with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues.
Testing & Quality Assurance:
Experience with writing unit tests (e.g., Mocha, Jest) and integration tests.
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Soft Skills:
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.Who is the BT GroupWe\'re the leading communications provider with customers in 180 countries. Across the world we enable customer\'s digital transformations so they can thrive. Our focus is simple: be the global provider-of-choice for managed network and IT infrastructure services.

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