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    Backend JavaScript Developer

    Henchman

    Gent
    Type of work
    Undetermined
    Experience
    Mid
    Employment Type
    Permanent
    Operating mode
    Remote

    Tech stack

      JavaScript

      regular

      Node.js

      regular

      TypeScript

      regular

    Job description

    ⭐️ Who we are ⭐️

    Hello there, we’re Henchman.
    The fastest contract drafting experience ever made! 

    Henchman is a breeze of fresh air in a sector that almost missed the digital boat but is now ready to jump aboard. The idea is simple: we suggest relevant clauses to lawyers while drafting contacts within their Microsoft Word environment, creating the fastest contract drafting experience ever made. Despite our small company size, our ambitions are big. By 2026 we want 10.000 lawyers to use Henchman on a daily basis. To get there, we’re looking for people who fit our bill: at Henchman, we’re serious about our jobs, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re humble, open and constructive. We grow together as a team and always focus on the user.

    ⭐️ We live by our values ⭐️

    • We are all potential experts.
    •  The mark of an expert isn't just found on a piece of paper.
    •  Expertise comes from spending time in your ‘zone of genius’.

    ⭐️ Who are we looking for ⭐️


    We are looking for a Backend Javascript Engineer. Your primary focus will be developing backend features. You’ll implement them with a Node.js back-end. You will ensure that you produce robust, secure, modular, and maintainable code while ensuring high performance and availability of our internal systems. Often, you will have to interface with members of the product team & development team. Your commitment to team collaboration and a quality product is crucial.

    ⭐️ Requirements ⭐️

    • Strong proficiency with JavaScript and TypeScript.
    •  Knowledge of SQL and Elasticsearch and how to write high-performance queries.
    •  Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express.js.
    •  Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
    •  Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
    •  Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Bash is a plus.
    •  Knowledge of Python is a plus.
    •  Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
    •  Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
    •  Dutch native level speaker or fluent in English.

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