Remote Software Developer (Remote, Italy)

Description:

• This is a remote permanent position for those based in Italy.
• Nearform is a digital and AI engineering consultancy focused on creating transformative digital products for enterprise customers across the UK and Ireland.
• The company aims to modernize enterprises with open, creative software and is on a growth journey to scale rapidly while broadening its service offerings.
• The role involves designing and building applications using JavaScript, with responsibilities including supporting component design, assisting with defining structured practices, designing data storage solutions, optimizing application performance, gathering user feedback, analyzing client requirements, and collaborating with client teams.
• Developers can work in Back end or Full Stack roles, depending on their expertise.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Practical experience in delivering solutions in an agile environment is necessary.
• Candidates should have practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions.
• A deep knowledge of the JavaScript language is essential.
• Candidates must have a deep understanding of JavaScript frameworks, including React and Node.js.
• A deep understanding of version control tools, specifically Git, is required.
• Testing experience and familiarity with testing tools at all levels, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, is necessary.
• Practical experience working with databases is required.
• Experience with automation, CI, and CD is necessary.
• Candidates should have experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews.
• For Front End roles, an understanding of layout aesthetics, responsive design, and mobile web development is required.
• For Back End or Full Stack roles, a deep understanding of SQL Databases, preferably PostgreSQL, is necessary.
• Optional experience includes Typescript, GraphQL in a production environment, security and performance considerations, architectural and design patterns, familiarity with open-source technologies, and excellent analytical and multitasking skills.

Benefits:

• Employees can work remotely, with a genuine dedication to work/life balance.
• The company offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal commitments.
• The Wellness Hub provides resources and support for employee wellbeing, including a confidential advice line for various personal issues.
• The recruitment process includes a TalentCall, an assessment with the hiring team, and a video call with a Hiring Manager to ensure a good fit for the role and company culture.