Are you a talented NodeJS Engineer with experience in AWS, Serverless and working in DevOps, DevX or Platform Engineering teams? Do you want to work on cutting-edge projects with a team of cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and builders who specialise in cloud delivery excellence? Look no further than firstblox!

We are a cloud-focused company that helps our clients to build quickly, ship frequently, and operate securely on the AWS cloud. We automate everything we do with Infrastructure as Code, from the secure cloud foundations to the product front-end.

Our DevX Engineers are at the heart of our work, providing best-practice software delivery techniques to our clients product teams to ensure they can quickly ship and operate with confidence.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevX Engineer based in Europe to join our team on a contract basis.

If you are passionate about AWS, serverless technologies, DevOps and DevX, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This contract might be for you if:

• You have some solid years of experience working with the AWS Cloud, specifically the DevOps tooling and infrastructure as code techniques.
• You have experience working with teams who developed and frequently shipped with NodeJS (additionally Python a plus) on the AWS Cloud.
• You have at least one AWS certification (professional level desirable) and hold many years of practical hands-on experience.
• You have a strong passion for the AWS Cloud and Serverless technologies.
• You have some experience working with Serverless technologies.
• You want to work with strong technologists with many years of experience building scalable distributed systems with a DevOps mindset.
• You're eager to learn and grow as a technologist, engineer and communicator.
• You enjoy working with distributed teams both directly and asynchronously.
• You're not afraid to show off your work.
• You have good communication skills.
• You have some team leadership experience or are an aspiring leader (this is not a team lead role, but leadership skills desirable).
• You enjoy working with people from a diverse array of backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with our clients to understand their business goals and create software delivery solutions that help them achieve success
• Use your expertise in AWS, Serverless and NodeJS to design, implement and test new systems, architectures or features.
• Create and maintain technical documentation on build and deployment processes.
• Develop reusable and modular scripts to improve code maintainability.
• Use traditional development practices while working within Agile methodologies and Scrum framework.
• Collaborate with other developers and architects to implement scalable and efficient systems.
• Stay current with new and emerging AWS technologies and trends.

Key technologies:

• NodeJS (additionally some Python experience a plus)
• Serverless Framework/CDK/CloudFormation
• Lambda
• EventBridge
• Step Functions
• API Gateway
• DynamoDB
• SQS
• S3
• SNS
• CloudWatch
• IAM
• CodePipeline
• CodeBuild

Requirements

• Proficient in implementing AWS DevOps, Platform Engineering practices.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience working as a NodeJS engineer in an AWS environment.
• Strong proficiency in NodeJS and JavaScript.
• Experience with AWS serverless components including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, Event Bridge, SNS, SQS.
• Experience working with Infrastructure as Code.
• Experience implementing RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Git.
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to help teams understand technical concepts in a clear and concise manner.

Benefits

Daily rate - €230-€450 p/d - dependent on experience and location.

THIS ROLE IS FOR CANDIDATES LOCATED IN EUROPE ONLY.

FOR OTHER LOCATIONS PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER OPEN POSITIONS.

Our current headquarters is DogPatch Labs, The Chq Building, Custom House Quay, North Dock, Dublin.

firstblox is an equal opportunity employer, and we deeply value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.