Back-end (Node) Engineer (offline)

Project Description:
Our new customer is a venture production studio building decentralized applications and various developer and end-user tools for blockchain ecosystems, primarily focused on Ethereum. Their "hub" coordinates, incubates, accelerates and spawns "spoke" ventures through development, resource sharing, acquisitions, investments and the formation of joint ventures. These spokes benefit from foundational components that enable new services and business models to be built on the blockchain.

Responsibilities:
Your focus will be back-end (Node).

- Implementation of software components, writing of unit and integrational tests
- Participation in estimating of project efforts
- Communication with customer representatives and other teams located in Europe
- Working at the office in a high-speed, agile environment
- Following Scrum methodology

Mandatory Skills:
Technical Skills Required:
- Proficient communication and English language skills (written/verbal);
- 2+ years of experience in Node.js
- Strong knowledge of dbackend development. Experience with creating production-ready API services
- JS - strong experience with JS. Be able to implement and debug code quickly
- HTTP - good understanding of how HTTP works. Some experience with setting up an HTTP server (nginx or similar) is a must
- Docker - be able to create a Dockerfile for a nodejs API server
- MongoDB - at least some production experience with MongoDB. Be able to explain what MongoDB is capable of, how indexes work, what type of queries can and cannot be done
- Message queue paradigm - at least some experience with any of the well known MQ servers. Preferably RabbitMQ
- Linux - being familiar with Linux OS is a must. If yo uknow how to use chmod and chown that's already good

• Experience in Agile
• Experience with docker
• Basic knowledge of security principles
• Ability to analyze business requirements, defects and propose hot fixes
• Ability to work on tight schedule

Soft skills required:
• Good communication skills;
• High level of ownership;
• Fair and transparent reporting level;
• Readiness to operating across multiple global locations with accommodate various cultures and practices;

Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Familiarity with blockchain applications (e.g. MetaMask, INFURA, uPort)
- Knowledge of blockchain (priority - Ethereum)
- RabbitMQ configuration and integration experience
- Typescript - we use ti heavily on the project. Knowledge of it might be required in future, so we expect to see readiness to learn it
- Experience with microservice architecture
- Experience with Express.js, Mongoose libraries

About Luxoft

Luxoft (NYSE:LXFT) is a global consulting partner that offers end-to-end digital solutions to solve clients’ complex business challenges.

We are a new class of digital service provider that combines consulting, strategy, and engineering at scale. We use this to drive business change by applying engineering excellence, deep domain expertise, and our senior software engineering talent to improve your client’s customer experience, boost your operational efficiency, and strengthen your competitive advantage.

We have expertise in automotive, financial services, healthcare, life sciences, telecommunications, and other industries. As a highly committed partner, we take customer challenges as our own. Our dedication stems from a passion for technology and a bespoke attention to your needs.

With over two decades of consistent, timely delivery and management of complex projects, we now serve over 280 active clients. With our headquarters in Zug, Switzerland and 42 global locations, we operate in 21 countries across five continents, providing you with robust global delivery platform. With about 12,700 employees, we have the best technology talent to support your business needs.

Company website:
https://www.luxoft.com/