Senior Consultant Full Stack (Node.js)

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.