Senior Consultant Full Stack (Node.js)

Job Description

What we do: GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. Under the ownership and management of the Baker family for over 45 years, GMG is a valued partner of choice for the world's most successful and respected brands in the well-being sector. Working across the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia, GMG has introduced more than 120 brands across 12 countries. These include notable home-grown brands such as Sun & Sand Sports, Dropkick, Supercare Pharmacy, Farm Fresh, Klassic, and international brands like Nike, Columbia, Converse, Timberland, Vans, Mama Sita's, and McCain. What will you do: Looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Node.js and React.js to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable, high-performing web applications across both frontend and backend. You will work on building secure APIs, designing efficient databases, and creating intuitive, responsive user interfaces. This role requires hands-on experience with modern frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), and deployment pipelines, along with strong problem-solving skills Responsibilities: * Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Node.js (backend) and React.js (frontend). * Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with third-party services. * Develop and optimize databases (MongoDB & MySQL), including schema design and performance tuning. * Ensure application performance, scalability, and security across the stack. * Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement responsive and engaging interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript. * Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues across frontend and backend. * Work with build tools (Webpack, Gulp, etc.) and package managers (npm, Composer) to streamline development. * Manage code repositories using Git/Bitbucket, follow branching strategies, and support CI/CD pipelines. * Deploy applications on cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and configure servers (Apache, Nginx). * Stay updated with emerging technologies, frameworks, and best practices. Technical Competencies: * Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and familiarity with TypeScript (a plus). * Proficiency with MySQL (v5.7/8) and MongoDB, including database design and optimization. * Familiarity with PHP & Laravel for maintaining legacy applications. * Strong understanding of RESTful API design and microservices architecture. * Experience with CSS frameworks and preprocessors (Bootstrap, Sass, Less). * Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. * Comfortable working in CLI-based environments (Linux/Mac). * Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. * Comfortable working in CLI-based environments (Linux/Mac). * Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills * Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API patterns * Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) * Understanding of web performance optimization techniques. * Strong communication and teamwork abilities. Qualification and Experience: 7 years plus 3 years relevant experience as a Full Stack / Backend Developer with Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue). Bachelor's degree in computer science, Web Development, or a related field.