H&M

Job Description

Are you passionate about building scalable and efficient backend systems for headless e-commerce platforms? We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer specializing in Node.js, TypeScript, and Azure to join our dynamic team.

As a key member of our development team, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend solutions that power headless e-commerce applications. You will work in an agile team and collaborate with our product managers, lead engineers, and front-end engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable, and resilient software solutions.

The ideal candidate is passionate about backend development, has a strong understanding of JavaScript/ TypeScript principles, and keeps up to date with the latest trends and best practices in backend development using Node.js.

In addition to the above, your role will involve:

API Design: Collaborating on the design and implementation of APIs that facilitate seamless communication between the front and back end, ensuring an efficient flow of data in the headless e-commerce environment.

Databases (SQL/ NoSQL): Contributing to data modeling and database design, optimizing storage and retrieval mechanisms to align with the requirements of a headless e-commerce architecture.

Azure Cloud: Leveraging your expertise in Azure Cloud services to enhance the scalability, reliability, and performance of our backend systems, ensuring seamless integration with our headless e-commerce applications.

Qualifications

• Proven 6-8 experience as a Backend Engineer with a focus on Node.js and TypeScript
• Expertise in API design and development, with a strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL principles.
• Experience in integrating data from diverse sources into backend systems.
• Proficiency in database management (both SQL and NoSQL), with knowledge of data modeling and design piles.
• Experience in Azure Cloud services and their application in backend development.
• Knowledge of Backend Architecture and Design patterns
• Familiarity with headless ecommerce architecture and best practices.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools, such as Jest, Mocha, Chai, or similar.
• Knowledge about Containerization Technologies (Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Good to know Centra (headless eCommerce) and Storyblok (headless CMS)
• Nice to know UI frameworks.
• Should know about CI/ CD pipelines using GitHub actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks. 
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas of improvement, and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Write clean, well-documented code and ensure proper version control using Git or other version control systems. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience), and at least 6-8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proven work experience as a Backend Engineer, preferably with a focus on Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in backend testing.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 
• Familiarity in bawithend testing with a focus on ensuring the reliability and performance of backend systems.
• Familiarity with UI/UX and ability to work closely with frontend engineers. 
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies 

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, starting in May 2024.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 15th of March. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the SmartRecruiters or career page. 

Benefits

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries. 

Inclusion & Diversity 

At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people who share and combine their knowledge, experience, and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible, and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter to your application as it often contains information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.

Company Description

H&M Group is a family of brands; H&M, COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, and Afound. At H&M Group, our people are the driving force behind our commitment to creating meaningful growth and more sustainable lifestyles. Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M Group here.