Senior Javascript Engineer (Node.js IoT Alexa Project) at Purepoint () (allows remote)

Purepoint specialise in building bespoke software for global businesses. We are remote-first by design and have a team of highly-skilled and multi-disciplined engineers. We are proponents of Agile methodologies and our primary focus is to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Currently, we are building applications which automate hundreds of thousands of smart homes. We are looking for a talented Software Engineer with a very strong Javascript background (4+ years) and commercial experience using Node.js (2+ years). You will join our existing team and help to build integrations between various hardware devices and third party services such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.

This role is a contract role with the option to work remote (UK based). Our remote-first team is spread across 14 different countries. Our HQ is based in London, UK. We would require you to visit the London office at least 2-3 times per year.

Skills & Qualifications

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• MUST: 4+ years of Javascript experience
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• MUST: 2+ years of Node.js experience
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• MUST: Excellent written and spoken English
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• SHOULD BE: Experienced working in a team environment
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• SHOULD BE: Experienced working with complex server-side design
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• SHOULD BE: Competent at using Git
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• SHOULD BE: Experienced working with project management tools such as Jira and Trello
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• NICE TO HAVE: Experience working with AWS (Lambda) and Azure (Autoscale)
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Responsibilities

This role is perfect for a candidate that not only enjoys development, but also wants to have input on the best approach and implementation method. On a typical day you will:

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• Take part in morning stand-up with the team via video
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• Work from a pull-based backlog of tickets writing server-side application logic to connect smart home devices and allow users to make voice command requests
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• Implement integrations between hardware and other third party voice input units such as Amazon Echo and Google Home
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• Write efficient and testable code
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• Review PRs created by your fellow team members
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