Node.js Lead Developer (all genders)

Swiss Timing Ltd Leipzig

Stellenbeschreibung:

The Company

Behind every record, there are years of intensive training and the athlete's desire to produce excellent performances.

Behind the result, there is profound know-how and the high precision of Swiss Timing's state-of-the-art technology.

If you want to participate in the future development of high level sport... we are looking for you!

Globally active, our company is constantly seeking for employees determined to progress and work in a highly innovative environment.

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven NodeJS Team Lead to spearhead our innovative sports technology initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will drive performance excellence while leading a small team of NodeJS developers focused on delivering cutting-edge live web results for premier sporting events such as the Olympics and World Cups.

As a key technical leader, you will champion innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring our platforms deliver exceptional user experiences to millions of sports fans worldwide. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, optimizing system performance, and leading digital transformation initiatives that position our organization at the forefront of sports technology. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment where your leadership will directly contribute to our success during the world's most prestigious sporting competitions.

Profile

8+ years of professional software development experience
4+ years of professional Node.js development experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Proven experience designing scalable, maintainable, cloud-based systems
Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in dynamic and high-pressure environments
Strong communicator who can articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Proactive in identifying risks and developing effective mitigation strategies
Exceptional problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail
Skilled at establishing and enforcing code standards, testing strategies, and deployment processes
Available for international travel (approximately 20%) and remote on-call support

Professional Requirements

Proven experience in developing and delivering backend web applications with Express/Node.js
Solid frontend web development experience, ideally (but not necessarily) with Vue.js
Strong knowledge of Cloud platforms (e.g. AZURE, AWS)
You have experience of automated testing, monitoring and deployments, as well as good understanding of Agile principles and DevOps practices
Previous experience in C#/.Net is desirable, but not required. Willingness to learn and work in C#/.Net project is however a requirement