We are Ascentic, a Swe-Lankan Software development partner in Colombo. Founded in 2017 to support Swedish clients with their software needs we have quickly scaled up into a stable, yet still growing, company. Today we are over 90 geeky and dedicated Ascenders, with the aspiration of together creating the best workplace in Sri Lanka.

Right now we are looking for a Tech Lead or Senior Tech Lead (Node.js) to join our family. Is that you?

Our Dream Hire...

• The guru who knows ins and outs of Javascript development
• A champion software developer who can design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
• A leader who leads and drives technical direction, quality, and delivery
• A mentor who guides and helps colleagues to grow by passing on personal experiences and knowledge
• A geek who love to explore new technologies and is always ready to face new challenges
• An advisor who provides trusted advice for the team and the customer
• A coach who spread Agile best practices within the team and organization

What you need to have

• At least 5-7 years of Software Engineering experience
• Expert knowledge in Node.js development 
• Experience in working with JavaScript and SPA frameworks (Angular/React)
• Experience in working with SQL Databases like SQL Server or NoSQL DBs
• Hands-on experience in Azure cloud platform or Amazon cloud platform
• Sounding knowledge in modern architectural/design patterns
• Experience in working in an Agile environment
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices
• Solid communication skills with expectation management skills

What you’ll do

• Work closely with our Swedish clients to decipher their needs and transform that into crisp and smooth digital products
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code
• Leading and driving technical decision-making within the team
• Improving the technical landscapes across the project by enforcing best practices
• Providing trusted advice for your team and your customer
• Mentoring and guiding the team members towards successful delivery and technical excellence

Why Ascentic?

At Ascentic we expect a lot from you, which means you can expect a lot from us. We always strive to work with the latest in tech and make sure you have an individual development plan to meet your career goals. We have a flat organization with few managers so your opinion and ideas matter and are rewarded. Our office is not a strict environment, instead focusing on building trust and being accountable to each other. 

Ascentic promotes a casual, fun and easy-going office experience where you can be yourself, where we also give you the space to work with the flexibility you need to experience real work-life balance. We of course also do lots of activities together like weekly games, treats, getaways, sports and health initiatives. 

Ascentic is an equal opportunity employer with the belief that our differences makes us stronger together. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that reflect the Sri Lankan society represented by all genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities and religions.

Curious? 
Great!
Get in touch with us now!