Node.js Developer

Req ID: 95463

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores is looking for a Senior Developer to join our Application Development team.  As a member of the Application Development team, you will be responsible for accelerating software development and testing utilizing Node.js and other frameworks for on-premises and cloud solutions.  We are looking for an individual with experience designing and deploying enterprise applications utilizing cloud PaaS services such as Heroku or Cloud Foundry.  The ideal individual for this position will be a subject matter expert in setup and configuration of built-for-deployment applications which can drive both technical design and development processes for delivering solutions in the cloud.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop applications utilizing Node.js
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Write unit tests utilizing TDD for back and front-end services
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Setup and delivery of application development environments for continuous deployments
• Setup and configuration of Heroku environment; optimizing and scaling based on application resource demands.
• Integrating with Salesforce Sales, Service and Marketing Cloud utilizing services such as Heroku Connect and

     Kafka.

• Deliver solutions in an Agile - Scrum project methodology
• Drive technical design ensuring adherence to defined software development methodologies, including logical

     and physical design.

• Set procedures and best practices for Application Development team for delivering built-for-deployment applications in the cloud

• As project needs vary may also develop/customize on-premises web-based applications with frameworks such as Kendo and Angular
• Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of new software programs and

          applications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years equivalent experience
• 1+ years of application development utilizing Node.js frameworks
• Experience with .NET application frameworks a plus

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Skills:

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript and Node.js frameworks such as Express
• Strong understanding of web services and SOA related standards like REST/OAuth/JSON
• Ability to operate effectively both independently as well and within a team using Agile methodology
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Experience delivering applications in PaaS environment
• Able to recommend and enforce industry best practices and patterns
• Strong proficiency with data modeling
• Strong understanding of object oriented programming
• Able to mentor and work with junior-level developers
• Must be well organized
• Team oriented

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision

**Relocation to the Oklahoma City area is preferred, but not a requirement.  We are willing to allow remote employment, but travel to Oklahoma City will be necessary.**

Job Function(s): Information Technology

Clean Places, Friendly Faces. It's been the guiding principle at Love's for more than 50 years, and it's leading us into the future. We're passionate about serving drivers with clean, modern facilities stocked with plenty of fuel, food and supplies. Love's has two primary kinds of stores. Our 'Country Stores' are fueling stations with a convenience store attached. The larger 'Travel Stops' are located on interstate highways and offer additional amenities such as food from popular restaurant chains, trucking supplies, showers and more.