Back-End Developer Trainee (Node.js) - 12-months trainee program
Singapore, Singapore (Remote possible)
SGD 1,800 - 1,800/month
Software Engineering
Internship
1 - 3 years of experience
Posted 4 months agoUpdated a month ago
Job description
We offer a wonderful opportunity for a proactive and passionate back-end developer trainee to get to work with exciting mobile application projects and experiment with latest technologies such as artificial intelligence.
In our company you get to work and use your developer skills in several areas across the end-to-end development process. If you love challenges and to learn new skills and technologies, this position is the right for you!
This position is for both recent graduates and mid-career individuals.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with a small team and participate building scalable back-end systems for mobile/web applications with modern application architectures using JavaScript (Node.js)
- Work with databases (MongoDB), web tier and server application stack (AWS)
- Work with REST APIs
- Investigate and apply latest technologies to the applications
- Ensure excellent code quality
- Assist and support the team with testing, troubleshooting and optimizing the apps to make sure they run smoothly on mobile/web platform
- Assist and support the team with DevOps activities
- Write and update technical documents
Additional skills to learn during the program
- Learn about managing the server application stack with AWS
- Learn about DevOps best practices and how to use those in the app projects
- Learn about the latest technologies such as recommendation algorithms
- Learn about application development processes and best practices and agile methods
- Gain experience in working as part of a software development team and communicating within a team
- Learn how to write technical documents
- Learn to use different development tools e.g. Docker, Postman, GitHub
Requirements
- Singapore Citizen or PR (All candidates must meet this requirement to qualify for the trainee program)
- Able to commit for 12 months for the traineeship (possibility to convert to a full-time role after the traineeship)
- Graduated or graduating in computer science, engineering, mathematics or another relevant field (preferably Batchelor’s or similar degree)
- Hands-on experience in JavaScript back-end development (Node.js)
- Experience in RESTful APIs and JSON data format
- Experience in Git version control
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB)
- Knowledge of microservice architecture
- Knowledge of AWS
- Genuine interest in emerging technologies such as augmented reality and artificial intelligence
- Strong problem solving and debugging skills
- Good communication skills in English
- Ability to work in a small team and independently
- Entrepreneurial and experimental mindset
- Positive can-do attitude and teamwork spirit
- Innate curiosity and passion to learn and develop your skills continuously
- Fast learner
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in full project life cycle software development
- Experience in developing applications using Node.js
- Familiar with data structures and algorithms
- Experience in mobile development (iOS or React Native)
- Hands-on experience in working with AWS or other cloud-based infrastructure
- Knowledge of agile principles and practices
- Knowledge of unit testing and test automation
What we offer
We offer a fast-paced and fun start-up working environment where you’ll get to wear several hats, build your skills in multiple areas, and be deeply involved in developing the company.
You get:
- Friendly, passionate and enthusiastic colleagues
- Good work-life balance
- Flat hierarchy, trustful and open work culture fostering creativity
- Central office location in the heart of Singapore, next to City Hall MRT station
If you’re interested in becoming a part of our growing team, please apply by submitting your CV with a short summary, portfolio link showing your previous work (e.g. to App Store, Stack Overflow or Github), and your availability. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Must have skills
About the company
We are Truffle Technologies, a Singapore-based technology start-up. We are taking the first steps on our journey to explore and harness latest technologies. Our ambition is to make your everyday life more playful and maybe even change the world a bit while doing it. We are currently working on multiple interesting projects, for example, experimenting with artificial intelligence in our video content service.
