Junior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Location: Wrocław; Europe-based, with work within the Polish time zone. Remote, hybrid, or onsite work available.

Salary: PLN 6,000–10,000 per month + VAT on B2B; PLN 6,000–8,300 gross on UZL.

Company

hirify.global delivers software projects for established companies and early-stage startups, including MVPs for clients from diverse industries.

What you will do

• Write JavaScript and TypeScript backend code with an object-oriented approach.
• Contribute technically to products and identify improvement opportunities.
• Document delivered code and maintain the company knowledge base.
• Review code and collaborate with the team on translating business requirements into solutions, results, and estimates.
• Continue developing technical and professional skills.

Requirements

• At least 6–12 months of commercial Node.js experience.
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript concepts from ES2018+, including classes and recent language features.
• Basic experience with at least one Node.js backend framework, such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify, including at least one project using it.
• Understanding of OOP, basic good practices, data structures, SOLID, DRY, and design patterns.
• Experience integrating an SQL database using an ORM or query builder such as Prisma or Knex.
• Ability to use AI responsibly while independently writing code without AI support.
• English at B2/C1 level for cooperation with American clients.
• Polish at C1 level for communication within the team.
• Positive, knowledge-oriented attitude; effective communication; openness to feedback, change, and new perspectives; self-awareness; and willingness to learn and solve problems independently.

Nice to have

• Open-source contributions.
• TypeScript and experience with various backend frameworks.
• Understanding of Agile and Scrum, MVP development, AWS, serverless technologies, and Docker images.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, long-term contract in Scrum teams with flexible hours.
• Remote, hybrid, or onsite work options; Europe-based and aligned with the Polish time zone.
• B2B or UZL contract with paid days off.
• 3,000 PLN annual training budget, Multisport, Luxmed, and Cafeteria Platform.
• Tech talks, learning sessions, and work equipment including an Apple MacBook Pro.

Hiring process

• CV review followed by a 15-minute recruiter phone call.
• Three-hour technical task, soft-skills interview with a recruiter, and 1.5-hour technical interview with a specialist.
• Final decision and feedback.