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　　ABOUT THE JOB

　　Are you a pro-active, creative and flexible developer that enjoys writing clean code to make intuitive interfaces and create a UI delivery platform which is being used by dozens of applications? We have the right challenge for you, as we are hiring to support our client delivery platform team.

　　As part of this project, we are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our global client delivery platform team. On site you'll be closely working with other application teams which relay and hook into our client delivery platform including backend and frontend services and components.

　　Teams usually consist of ~5 developers. Your team is located in Tel Aviv and the US, we are highly flexible on working from home. We do value being around each other in the office 1 or 2 days a week when possible. This is not a 100% remote position.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES

　　In this role, you will focus on enhancing our client delivery platform mostly in TypescriptYou will be a core member of a growth-minded scrum team with a mentality based on Agile and Software CraftsmanshipDeveloping complex backend solutions with NodeJSCreating highly flexible NodeJS packages in our backend-utils monorepo in alignment to be consumed by the different backend applications Testing and experimenting with new technologies to underpin technology decisionsManage your CI/CD and the common CD/CD codeFace different scale use-cases as your system grows

　　A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOU

　　Write clean codeWrite unit tests and integration testsWrite automated API testsReview code from colleaguesRefactor code to improve readability/maintainability

　　QUALIFICATIONS

　　Bachelor or master's degree in computer science or related discipline (field), or equivalent work experience;At least 3 year of experience in backend web development in a professional environment, preferably 4+ yearsFamiliar with common user experience patterns;Proven experience with JavaScript (ES2015+);Proven experience with TypeScript and NodeJSExperience with any cloud provider, Docker and k8sYou are structural, methodical, and have attention to detail;Team player, good communication skills;Fluent in English, large vocabulary;Dutch resident or willing to relocate to the vicinity of our Rotterdam office.

　　WE PREFER

　　Experience with larger codebases and design patterns and principles;Familiarity with Node.js as a server-side application;Proven experience in a cloud-based environment and industry standards DevOps solutions

　　WE OFFER

　　Competitive salary and benefits;Personal and professional development opportunities;Flexibility in working hours;Exciting development projects and clients;An open, respectful and multicultural atmosphere;Time for socialising and fun;A Football and a Ping-pong table, and Friday afternoon drinks (every Friday);25 days of paid leave;Reimbursement of traveling expenses;Daily fruit snacks.

　　We have an enthusiastic team that enjoys working hard and relaxing when it's needed as well. Some of us go bouldering in Rotterdam together, we have yearly Foosball competitions, a Ping-pong table, and a Party Committee.

　　Diversity

　　Here at Nielsen, we believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Nielsen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people that are excited to work for us, regardless of their background - so please get in touch!

　　Nielsen provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristics under local law.

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