Senior Back-End Developer (MERN Stack)- Philippines

While we are the biggest NERDS, we are SUPER FUN, and it’s no joke. Collaborating every day, we focus on numbers-based thinking that we know will deliver real, tangible, data-driven insights (none of the fluff, jargon, and guesswork you might see elsewhere) and we have a FUN time doing it all together.

Over 3 years, we’ve invested $1M+ into trying and testing every digital strategy to see what works and what doesn’t. It seems the rules to succeeding online are always changing, so everyday our team is building new and intuitive tools to tackle the future of marketing.

We solve the digital world by turning to the numbers (real, hard evidence you can’t deny). And our clients turn to us, the Online Marketing Gurus (the nerds who know their stuff and get it done).

As a Senior Back-End Developer, you will be pivotal in developing server-side web application logic and integrating the front-end part of our applications. Working alongside our skilled front-end developers and UX/UI designers, you'll ensure efficient and effective implementation of our web-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain back-end applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js).
• Collaborate with front-end developers on integrating user-facing elements.
• Manage MongoDB databases, optimizing for large-scale data processing.
• Implement security measures, including data protection.
• Design and develop high-performance, low-latency applications.
• Maintain code quality through comprehensive documentation and testing.
• Lead improvements in application architecture and system performance.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years in back-end development with the MERN stack.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+), Node.js, and Express framework.
• Deep understanding of MongoDB and Mongoose for database management.
• Expertise in developing CRUD APIs.
• Demonstrated experience in integrating with external APIs.
• Knowledge of middleware, authentication, and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth and JWT.
• Understanding of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS).
• Demonstrated understanding of Git, CI/CD practices, and deployment lifecycle.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and AWS Elastic Beanstalk for application deployment.
• Experience in React and Redux for front-end development (desirable).
• Familiar with code versioning tools, particularly Git.
• Understanding of OWASP security principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Benefits

• Work From Home 🏠
• Ten days Paid Personal leaves (Vacation leaves, etc) 🌴
• Birthday leave 🎂
• Paid Public Holidays (AU or PH Public holidays depending on department)
• Paid Parental leave 👨‍👩‍👦 - 4 weeks paid
• Volunteer leave 😇 - 1 day paid
• HMO💊
• Career Development and Training Programs 🚀
• Service recognition awards 🏅
• Quarterly get together drinks/food social 🎉

About OMG:

• Our #1 belief and goal is that if employees are happy and over the moon - the culture is amazing and together we can achieve incredible results!
• Massive focus on hiring good human beings - we believe the rest can be learned and developed through our training initiatives
• Huge focus on employee development, engagement & growth opportunities
• Hybrid-working - enjoy the great office vibe and the benefit of working from home
• Largest independent agency in Australia - tripled revenue year in last 3 years
• We are in significant growth mode, looking for our future leaders as we scale globally- currently 140+ employees in Sydney and Melbourne, 40 in the Philippines, as well as USA expansion ongoing. This was 30 employees 3 years ago!
• R&D investment, forefront of digital marketing, innovation
• Our values are- We ‘Share evidence, not opinion’, ‘Find solutions, not problems’, ‘Make customers love you’, ‘Own it and get it done’
• We live Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as our people including our Leadership Team are of many cultural backgrounds and represent a positive gender mix. In fact we have people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds including LGBTQ, disability and socio-economic backgrounds.

OMG is an equal opportunity employer, so by working for us, you’ll be part of an organization that supports diversity and inclusion