Job Description
Job Location – 100% Remote from Europe
Job Type – Permanent
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Backend Developer(Node.js) to join our lean, high-performing engineering team. This is a hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives in small, fast-moving teams with lots of ownership and technical depth.
You’ll be building and scaling backend services in Node.js and TypeScript, with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and clean code. You should be fluent in SQL and have a solid handle on modern infrastructure and DevOps practices.
What You’ll Do
- Design, build, and maintain backend services using Node.js (TypeScript)
- Write clean, tested, and well-structured code using Express, Zod, MySQL, and Jest
- Contribute to performance optimization across database queries, APIs, and CI workflows
- Manage cloud infrastructure using AWS, Terraform, and Linux/Unix tools
- Support observability and monitoring with tools like OpenTelemetry, Elasticsearch, etc.
- Collaborate closely with a small team and take ownership of technical decisions
- Work in a startup-style environment: fast, focused, and flexible
Must-Haves
- 5+ years of hands-on backend experience using TypeScript + Node.js
- Strong understanding of SQL (MySQL) and ability to write/optimize complex queries
- Familiar with Express.js, Zod, REST APIs, testing (e.g. Jest or Mocha)
- Comfortable navigating Linux servers, using AWS stack, managing deployments
- Solid grasp of infrastructure tools (e.g., Terraform, Docker)
- Experience working with tests and CI pipelines
- Excellent communication in English, comfortable in async and live discussions
- Consistent work history (no early drop-outs without reason)
- Strong sense of ownership and interest in building high-impact products
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Redis, Bull Queue, Clickhouse, Cassandra, or Elasticsearch
- Functional programming mindset
- Familiarity with OpenTelemetry / OpenTracing
- Freelance or startup background
- Experience working on high-traffic products (millions of users)
- Interest in product-driven work and cross-functional collaboration