NodeJS Backend Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Who are we?

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships.

We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility.

With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear : to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated.

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume.

Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value : Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software.

Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

This position is remotely based, or it can also be hybrid out of one of our offices. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking a Software Developer to help us build out the Rewards Service for our platform and handle maintenance and enhancements in the future.

You will have the opportunity to make a major impact as the Rewards Service is a critical piece of infrastructure that is a key selling point to our customers.

Your impact :

Software Development :

• Design, code, test, and debug software applications based on requirements and specifications.
• Implement new features and functionalities in existing software products.
• Maintain and enhance existing software systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Follow best practices in software development and coding standards.

Technical Design and Documentation :

• Collaborate with technical architects and senior developers to design software solutions.
• Create technical design documentation such as architecture diagrams, flowcharts, and data models.
• Document code and development processes for future reference and maintenance.

Problem Solving and Troubleshooting :

• Identify and resolve technical issues and bugs in software applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis of software problems and implement solutions.
• Perform unit testing and participate in code reviews to ensure quality.

Collaboration and Communication :

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and quality assurance engineers.
• Communicate effectively with team members to understand requirements and provide status updates.
• Participate in meetings, stand-ups, and brainstorming sessions to discuss project progress and challenges.

Technical Skills Development :

• Stay updated with the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks relevant to software development.
• Continuously improve technical skills through self-learning, training, and participation in workshops or conferences.
• Mentor junior developers and assist in their skill development.

Version Control and Deployment :

• Utilize version control systems such as Git for code management and collaboration.
• Manage code repositories, branches, and merges effectively.
• Assist in the deployment and release process of software applications.

Performance Optimization and Scalability :

• Identify opportunities to improve the performance and scalability of software systems.
• Optimize code, database queries, and system architecture for better efficiency.
• Conduct performance testing and tuning to ensure optimal software performance.

About you :

• 3-5 year's development experience in a professional environment
• 3+ year's experience with NodeJS
• Node & express experience a must
• Git or similar version control system experience
• MySQL (queries / migrations) experience a must
• Salesforce development a plus
• Strong communication skills as this product touches many areas
• Demonstrated experience working on cross-collaboration projects

What's in this for you?

Amazing coverages to start. Medical, dental, and vision coverages are just the beginning! We also offer ancillary plans, such as flexible spending accounts for both health and dependent care, critical illness, accident, and voluntary life as well as company paid life and long-term-disability plans! On top of this, we also offer a 401(k) plan with company match.

Invest in your success. We will provide you with a thorough training and development program; and offer competitive compensation.

Live well Work well. Relax with our Personal Responsibility Paid Time Off policy where you don't have to accrue time off in order to take it! We also offer half-day Summer Fridays!

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.