Backend Developer Lead (Node.js/TypeScript)

Location: Remote in Slovakia or Ukraine

Company

hirify.global is a Ukrainian multiproduct software company creating database development and management tools, connectivity solutions, productivity tools, and data services for more than 500,000 clients in 120 countries.

What you will do

• Lead backend architecture and technical decision-making for the Mobion cloud-based platform for ride-hailing and corporate transport services.
• Combine hands-on Node.js/TypeScript development with technical leadership of a four-person Backend Team.
• Modernize legacy components incrementally while maintaining platform stability, delivery speed, and business value.
• Improve performance, reliability, observability, automated testing, security, and CI/CD practices.
• Mentor Backend Developers and strengthen engineering standards and technical growth.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, Software Architecture, and Engineering teams on scalable technical solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on backend product development experience, including strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• 2+ years as a Team Lead or Tech Lead, combining hands-on development with technical leadership.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL/MySQL and Redis.
• Experience designing and evolving distributed systems, REST/WebSocket APIs, and event-driven integrations.
• Experience modernizing legacy systems through incremental refactoring, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Solid experience with cloud-native production environments, including Azure, Kubernetes, observability, reliability, and application security.
• Experience driving improvements in architecture, code quality, and engineering practices, with strong mentoring and leadership skills.
• Experience or strong practical interest in AI-assisted engineering and spec-driven development.

Nice to have

• Experience with mobility, logistics, or transportation products.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedule, work from home or office, and no overtime required.
• 19 working days of annual vacation on a pro-rata basis and 15 working days of sick leave per year.
• Medical insurance from a Ukrainian provider, including family programs and options for people living abroad.
• Free English classes and online workshops, lectures, and webinars.
• Career growth through promotions and rotations, supported by an open, collaborative, feedback-oriented culture.
• Active pro-Ukrainian support, including military leave, special health insurance options, and financial assistance.

Hiring process

• Introductory recruiter interview, technical interview, case interview, and offer call.
• If the CV matches the requirements, initial contact and interview scheduling may take place within 2 weeks after application; feedback between stages may take up to 2 weeks.