NodeJS Software Developer

GE Vernova Inc.; East Midlands, Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is looking for a Senior Developer to join their team in Rugby. The successful candidate will develop cutting-edge solutions using NodeJS and AngularJS for core security software. Responsibilities include maintaining software, collaborating with teams, and creating technical documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in full stack development, UI/UX design, and strong communication skills. The company offers challenging projects, flexible work conditions, and attractive benefits including health insurance and generous vacation days.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Flexible benefits package

26 days vacation + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with automated UI testing frameworks.
• DevOps experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Understanding of cyber security in software development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop frontend and backend of core software solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to transform customer needs into products.
• Write technical documentation including user manuals.

Skills

Full stack development with NodeJS

UI/UX development with AngularJS

C# or C++ knowledge

JQuery/CSS/Bootstrap

MVVM architectural pattern

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

NodeJS

AngularJS

GitHub Actions

Job description

Job Description Summary

GE Vernova’s Power Conversion & Storage business provides electrification systems that are critical to customers’ power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world’s major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.

Job Description

Join our dev team in Rugby and utilize your software skills to develop cutting edge solutions that are used in GE Power Conversion’s range of Remote monitoring, Engineering and HMI Operator Interface products and systems.

Glimpse of what you’d be working on as a developer in GE Vernova → https://www.gevernova.com/power-conversion/product-solutions/Digital-Suite

In this role you will focus on:

Maintaining and developing both frontend and backend of our core security software solution which is written in NodeJS and AngularJS. This is used by a number of GE Vernova products developed in house. The candidate selected for this role will be expected to develop the skills necessary to assume a leading technical position in this field in the near future.

Working in sprints of small, self-motivated teams using agile methods, collaborating with Product Leadership to determine customer needs and transforming those customer needs into next generation control and communication products that are cloud connected.

• Some elements of creating UI/UX wireframe diagrams for the purpose of showcasing to stakeholders following corporate design and branding guidelines.
• Being involved in all phases of software development from requirements definition, implementation, quality control and testing to product deployment.
• Writing technical documentation including user manuals, software design and test specifications.
• Attending meetings with internal customers for the purpose of capturing requirements, creating mock-ups and prototypes, feasibility studies and technical advisory.
• Working closely with other teams within the company and adhering to industry standards to ensure products meet required specifications.

We are looking for a committed and professional senior developer with:

• Experience with developing full stack applications with NodeJS
• UI/UX Experience developing UI’s using modern frameworks (AngularJS, VueJS, React, etc.)
• Working experience writing in AngularJS and NodeJS for both frontend and backend
• Working knowledge of at least one other high level programming language like C# or C++ would be advantageous
• Good knowledge of JQuery/CSS/Bootstrap.
• An understanding of MVVM architectural pattern.
• A relevant degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related technical field of study, OR significant relevant experience gained in a professional engineering environment.
• Familiarity with modern commercial software development paradigms (microservices, testing in isolation, integration).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Unrestricted Right to Work in the United Kingdom.

What will make you stand out:

• Experience with automated UI testing using frameworks such as Robot, Cypress, etc.
• DevOps experience building pipelines using GitHub actions or similar (CI/CD).
• Experience of RAD / TDD / Agile development processes.
• Understanding of cyber security and its relevance to the software development life cycle.
• Ability to create structured documentation suitable for Customer use.
• Knowledge of our industry, products and platforms.
• Experience of leading/mentoring/coaching software engineers

You can expect from us:

• Challenging and exciting projects.
• A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements (hybrid work).
• Attractive compensation.
• Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution), Income protection, Private Health Insurance and Life Assurance.
• 26 days vacation + bank holidays.