Fusion Consulting

Back end node.js developer in life sciences

In short

A remote back-end Node.js developer role at Fusion Consulting, a Life Sciences-focused Business and IT boutique consultancy with 450+ employees across 25 offices. The role involves building and maintaining Node.js/JavaScript back-end services and APIs, database design, and collaboration with front-end developers and product managers. It requires solid Node.js/JavaScript, RESTful API, database (SQL/NoSQL), and Git experience, with a middle-level seniority and at least 2 years of experience expected.

About the company
Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health. With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
•Develop and maintain back-end services and APIs using Node.js and JavaScript, ensuring optimal performance and reliability
•Design and implement efficient database solutions, including schema design and query optimization
•Write clean, maintainable code following established coding standards and best practices
•Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver integrated solutions
•Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to maintain code quality
•Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues in a systematic and organized manner
•Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks to ensure application stability and reduce bugs
•Participate in system architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
•Monitor application performance and implement optimizations to enhance efficiency
•Document code, APIs, and technical processes for team knowledge sharing and future reference
Requirements
•Proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript with demonstrated experience building production-level applications
•Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation
•Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL)
•Solid knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git
•Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
•Familiarity with server-side frameworks and libraries (e.g., Express.js, Fastify)
•Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns
•Proven ability to write organized, efficient, and well-documented code
Nice to have
•Experience with TypeScript for type-safe development
•Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
•Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker
•Experience with testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD)
•Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
•Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
•Knowledge of message queues and event streaming (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka)
•Experience with performance monitoring and logging tools
Conditions
•Competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities
•Workflex: 25 working days off annually, giving you the flexibility to work from your preferred global location
•Flexible Time Off: take time off as needed to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
•Annual Training Budget: 1,500 CHF to support your professional development
•Unity Scheme: loyalty rewards starting after 3 years of service

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