Lead BackEnd Developer (1 year Contract)

at  BIMM

BIMM is booming, so we’re looking for an experienced Lead BackEnd Developer (on contract for 12 months with potential to extend) to join our team!
As we observe a hybrid model, this role will require you to be in office at BIMM HQ (Distillery District) up to 2 days per week.

WHO WE ARE

BIMM is a Toronto-based agency that lives at the intersection of data, technology, and creativity to provide clients with high-performing campaigns and digital products that shape connected customer experiences. We’ve helped our clients implement fully integrated CRM customer journeys, built robust digital experiences, and created national loyalty programs with decades of experience in sectors of automotive, financial, telco and retail.
We are creative realists, which means our ideas and solutions are grounded in the realities of our clients’ business. We believe big ideas are nothing without big results (and flawless execution); high-performing agencies deliver high-performing campaigns, products, and experiences; and the best solutions happen when we collaborate with clients as partners.
Our Technology department is a 30+ person distributed team of Developers, QA, and Architects delivering amazing digital products on a leading-edge technology stack.

REQUIREMENTS

• 7+ years of relevant software engineering experience with server-side frameworks and languages
• 3+ years of Node.js experience
• Experience working with GraphQL
• Prior experience as a team lead or a lead architect supporting several developers
• Prior experience with a variety of tools used to perform unit testing, automated builds, and source control
• You can demonstrate experience from at least one large scale project
• AWS knowledge - ideally some certifications or equivalent experience
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code
• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components
• Ensuring optimal performance of the backend services and responsiveness to front-end requests
• Close collaboration with front-end developers and architects
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support
• Documenting backend processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies
• Able to rapidly pick up new concepts and technologies

Please refer the Job description for details