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Software Engineer - React / Node

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Gousto

Jul 4

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Software Engineering
  • London

Requirements

  • Experience of building frontend applications using TypeScript & React
  • Knowledge of modern frontend architectural patterns
  • Prior experience working with designers and a good eye for UI/UX
  • An understanding of how to write meaningful tests at each stage of the testing pyramid
  • Experience in backend development using Node.js, PHP or Python and are happy working across the full stack where required
  • You have worked with CI/CD tooling and responsibly run applications in production
  • You have an interest and willingness to provide technical guidance to more junior members of a team
  • Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS is nice to have

Responsibilities

  • Delivering scalable, distributed, cloud-based systems in a highly available manner
  • Scaling our event-driven microservices architecture
  • Caring for our platform
  • Obsessing over quality & performance
  • Continuing to evolve our agile development process
  • Supporting and collaborating with engineers around you

FAQs

What technologies are required for this Software Engineer position at Gousto?

The role requires experience in building frontend applications using TypeScript and React, as well as backend development using Node.js, PHP, or Python. Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and cloud technologies such as AWS is also advantageous.

What are the core responsibilities of a Software Engineer at Gousto?

Core responsibilities include delivering scalable, distributed cloud-based systems, scaling event-driven microservices architecture, caring for the platform, ensuring quality and performance, evolving the agile development process, and collaborating with other engineers.

What development methodologies does Gousto emphasize for this role?

Gousto emphasizes an agile development process and values the ability to write meaningful tests at each stage of the testing pyramid.

Is experience with UI/UX design important for this position?

Yes, the role requires prior experience working with designers and a good eye for UI/UX to ensure the applications meet quality standards.

Will I have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers in this role?

Yes, there is an emphasis on providing technical guidance to more junior members of the team.

Does Gousto encourage innovation and knowledge sharing among its tech team?

Yes, Gousto dedicates 10% of their time to tech innovation, holds regular brown bag sessions for knowledge sharing, and engages with the wider tech community through meetups and blogs.

How important is experience with cloud technologies for this position?

While experience with cloud technologies such as AWS is noted as "nice to have," it is not a strict requirement for the role. However, it can be beneficial.

What kind of systems will I be working on at Gousto?

You will be working on scalable, distributed, cloud-based systems, particularly focusing on scaling an event-driven microservices architecture.

What is the company culture like at Gousto?

Gousto fosters a collaborative environment that values quality, performance, and continuous improvement in their development processes, along with a commitment to community engagement and knowledge sharing.

Is proficiency in both frontend and backend development necessary for this role?

While the role primarily focuses on frontend technologies, a willingness and capability to work across the full stack is required, specifically in backend development with Node.js, PHP, or Python.

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Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We believe home cooking is important. But in today’s busy world, it’s often the first thing to go. With Gousto, you choose recipes you’d like to cook and ta-dah! We deliver the perfectly measured ingredients. Skip the supermarket queue, and create delicious meals to share with those you love. The story so far: Timo (our founder) fondly remembers the family dinners of his childhood, evenings filled with laughter, conversation and new flavours. That’s why he created Gousto, to help today’s busy families come together over a good home-cooked meal. Rated 5 out of 5 by The Sunday Telegraph and ‘Best Buy’ by Independent.co.uk. We’re also one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. We’ve built an incredible team of passionate, visionary people who are driving the business forward at speed.

Benefits

  • Professional Development

  • Pension Plan

  • Flexible Working

  • Bereavement Leave