Frontend Developer

BADOO LIMITED ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Our team is growing, and it's exciting! By joining us, you'd be working on some of the top dating and social brands in the industry - not only Badoo, but also Bumble, Chappy, Lumen and Quack. It really is an exciting time to get on board: after all, the features we develop and the optimisations we make are delivered to millions of people across the globe. On top of that, you'll get the chance to try your hand at modular cross-app architecture and write modules to be integrated into multiple brands. We're looking for someone who combines strong technical skills, extensive experience in product development and a pragmatic, results-oriented approach. RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB ROLE * Design the architecture, plan, develop and release new features for our millions of global users * Take the lead on new features as required * Work with JavaScript * Server-side API: strictly typed and well defined data-only API * Work in a big team, actively collaborating with fellow JavaScript and CSS developers, Quality Assurance, Release Engineers and designers * Communicate well and be an efficient and responsible team member REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS * Extensive full-time development experience (ideally five or more years) * Solid knowledge of foundations of JavaScript * Ability to write functional and modular code that will be supported for a long time * Knowledge of internet stack: HTTP, Linux, Nginx, Node.js desirable * Experience with JavaScript tooling * Experience with one of the server-side scripting languages desirable * Background in high load project work, optimising code and performance desirable * Being flexible and able to adapt to new requirements quickly