Nivoda: Where Innovation and Gemstones Meet

At Nivoda, we are passionate about empowering jewelry retailers and gemstone suppliers to thrive in today's dynamic market. As the leading B2B diamond and gemstone marketplace, we are dedicated to providing an exceptional platform that connects jewellery businesses of all sizes with the global diamond supply.

Our team of over 400 dedicated employees, many with a wealth of industry experience, have meticulously developed our award-winning platform that addresses the unique challenges of the jewellery sector. With Nivoda, you can buy and sell diamonds securely, efficiently, hassle-free, and at the most competitive prices.

Engineering At Nivoda

Technology is at the heart of Nivoda’s business, powering everything we do. Within our remote-first team, we foster a culture of innovation and collaboration where engineers can thrive. Join us and be part of a dynamic environment that values creativity, empowers individuality, and recognizes excellence. Together, we push boundaries to deliver groundbreaking solutions and leave a lasting impact on the global industry.

About the role

As the Tech Lead for customer facing technology (Data Feeds, APIs) at Nivoda, you will play a pivotal role in growing our externally facing technical platform, supporting our customers' needs, and driving technical excellence within the team. You will be responsible for developing robust solutions in Node.js and Python, and working closely with cross-functional teams to build a world class platform.

What You'll Do

• Drive the expansion of Nivoda's data feeds and API offerings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise customer requirements.

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs and data feeds, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to developers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines throughout the development lifecycle.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely support to internal teams and external customers.

• Stay up to date on emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, proactively identifying opportunities to enhance Nivoda's platform.

Your qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Senior Developer, with a strong track record of leading successful projects from inception to delivery.

• Proficiency in Node.js and Python, with a deep understanding of their respective ecosystems and best practices.

• Strong knowledge of SQL, with experience in designing and optimizing database schemas and queries.

• Experience working with streaming data tools such as Kafka, Apache Spark, or Apache Flink.

• Solid understanding of GraphQL API design principles, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

• Experience with the AWS Cloud Platform would be a bonus.

What we offer

• Dynamic working environment in a fast-growing company.

• Collaborative and supportive environment with very little hierarchy.

• Flexible working hours and vacation plans.

• Intellectually challenging work, with a direct impact on company success.