Staff Engineer

Foodhub currently has 30,000+ restaurant, takeaway, stadia, hotel and bar clients in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Nigeria, Grenada and ANZ. Today, Foodhub powers the technology behind many different QSR's, stadia and venue, online order, delivery and POS businesses, giving them a multi-solution tech stack to drive their business forward and open new revenue streams.

From the moment a consumer is thinking of placing an order, to the time the order arrives at their door and a review is posted to social media, Foodhub has solutions to drive the consumer experience, whilst adding extra value via our ecosystem of partners. The Foodhub Tech Stack is extensive: from Web and Mobile Ordering to 3rd Party Order Aggregation, Dispatch and Self-Delivery, complete Hardware/Software POS systems, extensive array of POS integrations, On-Premise Kiosks, QR Code Ordering and Payment, Table-side Mobile Order/Receipt Printers, plus an extensive product and development team to support all of this.

Years of Experience: 6+ years

Key Responsibilities

• Backend System Development: Design, develop, and maintain backend systems using Node.js, Express, and TypeScript.
• API Development: Build and optimize scalable, low-latency RESTful APIs and GraphQL schemas.
• Database Design: Design and optimize both SQL and NoSQL databases to ensure high performance and scalability.
• System Reliability: Implement tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Authentication Management: Integrate identity servers and manage authentication protocols.
• Cloud Services Integration: Utilize cloud services for efficient application deployment and infrastructure management.
• Frontend Integration: Work with frontend developers using React Native for seamless integration.
• Application Iteration: Iterate on applications based on feedback and analytics.
• Technical Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation.
• Code Quality Assurance: Ensure high standards of code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Agile Processes: Participate in agile processes and communicate effectively with team.

Must-Have:

• 6+ years in software development with a focus on backend systems.
• Proven expertise in Node.js and Express.
• Strong experience with TypeScript for building robust, maintainable code.
• Deep experience in building and optimizing scalable APIs (RESTful and GraphQL).
• Expertise in designing and optimizing SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in using tools to ensure system reliability.
• Experience with authentication and authorization protocols.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services for deployment and infrastructure.
• Commitment to high standards of code quality through code reviews and best practices.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP.

• Experience with React Native for frontend integration.
• Experience with message brokers and task queues.
• Adherence to coding standards and best practices, ensuring clean, readable, and maintainable code.