Junior Backend Developer (Node.js)

We are looking for a skillful Backend Developer to join one of our teams working with US clients - referrals from the high-end American IT market.

Our tech stack is built around React, Node.js and TypeScript. We are working with well-established companies and sometimes startups in their early stages (MVPs), which makes the job full of diversity and exciting challenges while crafting cutting-edge solutions.

Enjoy the flexibility of working within the Polish time zone and collaborate with clients from diverse industries such as FinTech, SportsTech, MedTech, and many others.

Salary: PLN 6.000 - 10.000 + VAT (B2B); PLN 6.000 - 8.300 brutto (UZL)

Contract summary:

- Rate: PLN 6.000 - 10.000 + VAT (B2B); PLN 6.000 - 8.300 brutto (UZL)

- Contract: B2B/UZL, paid days off, 100% remote (or hybrid/onsite - as you prefer), Polish time zone, Europe-based, flexible hours, full-time position, long-term contract, Scrum Teams and more

- Perks and Benefits: 3,000 PLN annual training budget, Multisport, Luxmed, Cafeteria Platform, Tech-talks, Learning sessions, and more

- Tools you’ll use: Apple MacBook Pro, Slack, GSuite, GitHub, Jira, Coda, FigJam, Claude Code

Your future tasks:

• Writing personal-best possible JS/TS code with OOP flavour
• Technical involvement in the product - finding ways to improve it
• Writing documentation for delivered code
• Peer code review
• Reuse and improve the company knowledge base
• Communicate with the team to efficiently translate business complexity (user stories/tasks) into solutions (end results/estimations)
• Learning, learning and learning ;)

About you - Tech skills & Experience:

• At least 6-12 months of commercial experience with
• Understand basic JS concepts (ES 2018+), use Classes, and follow recent additions/functionalities
• Basic experience with at least one Node.js backend framework (e.g. Express.js, NestJS, Fastify, etc) - know basic APIs/features, worked on at least 1 project involving such technologies, would be great to have commercial experience in it
• Know what OOP is, understand basic good practices and data structures, want to have a SOLID and DRY code with the use of design patterns
• Have worked with SQL database (integration wise) with ORM or query builder tool (ie. Prisma, Knex)
• Know how to use AI, but understands the consequences of its use and can independently write code without its support

About you - Soft Skills:

• English level B2/C1 to cooperate with American clients
• Polish level C1 to communicate easily within the team
• Knowledge-hungry, positive attitude
• Effective communication - crucial for seeking feedback and understanding others' perspectives
• Open-minded to new ideas, perspectives, and feedback from experienced colleagues
• Being open to change and adapting to different situations
• Being aware of your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvements
• Enthusiastic for learning and taking on challenges
• Actively seeking solutions and trying to figure things out on your own, but not being afraid to ask for help when needed

Nice to have:

• Open-source contributions
• Experience in TypeScript and various BE frameworks
• Understand what Agile/Scrum is and want to work as a team towards one goal
• Understand the significance of MVP and aim to deliver top-notch results, even amid tight project timelines
• Know what AWS is and gets why is it used
• Serverless experience
• Know how to run Docker images and how to use them

Recruitment Process:

• CV Review
• Phone call with our Recruiter (15min)
• Technical task (3h)
• Soft-skills interview with our Recruiter (30min)
• Technical interview with our Specialist (1,5h)
• Decision and feedback

Recruitment Process:CV ReviewPhone call with our Recruiter (15min)Technical task (3h)Soft-skills interview with our Recruiter (1h)Technical interview with our Specialist (1,5h)Decision and feedback

Meaningful projects, top-notch experts and value-driven workplace

Sound good?

Apply now!

Originally posted on Himalayas