NodeJS Backend Software Developer

Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.

UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live. With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world. Visit us at UST.com.

About the role

The ideal candidate will have experience in back-end development using Node.js, design and implementation of RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams using agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain back-end services and REST APIs.
• Participate in the design and implementation of microservices-based solutions.
• Collaborate with architecture, QA, and business teams throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in agile ceremonies, task estimation, and code reviews.
• Ensure code quality through best practices, version control, and static analysis tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation and the maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of software development experience.
• Node.js (Express.js or Fastify), RESTful APIs, and microservices architecture.
• Docker, Kubernetes, SQL Server, and Git.
• Experience with Jenkins and SonarQube.
• Knowledge of React.js (desirable), REST API consumption, and basic Redux or Context API handling.
• Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
• Basic knowledge of API security (JWT, OAuth 2.0) and technical documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI).

Benefits

• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year.
• Eligibility for health, dental, disability, and life insurance.

What We Believe

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human-centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

• Humility: We will listen, learn, be empathetic, and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.
• Humanity: Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.
• Integrity: We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.