Team Lead Developer (Next.js / Node.js)

TL;DR

Team Lead Developer (Next.js / Node.js): Responsible for the technical implementation and product delivery of the platform with an accent on hands-on coding, architecture, and team leadership. Focus on integrating AI-driven solutions, ensuring quality and security, and translating business goals into technical solutions.

Location: Ukraine, European Union, Georgia, Israel, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Spain. Must be located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET.

Company

Ruby Labs is a leading tech company that creates and operates innovative consumer products across the health, education, and entertainment industries.

What you will do

• Actively build complex features and modules using Next.js and Node.js.
• Design system architecture and make key technical decisions, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead, mentor, and push the development team, setting high execution standards.
• Translate product and business goals into technical solutions, proposing improvements proactively.
• Implement and optimize Agile workflows, ensuring timely delivery without accumulating technical debt.
• Research and integrate AI-driven solutions to improve the product and streamline development workflows.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of active commercial experience with Next.js v14.x/v15.x and 3 years of hands-on experience with Node.js.
• Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL and/or Supabase, including query optimization and schema design.
• Deep practical knowledge of Prisma or Drizzle ORM.
• Strong understanding of caching strategies and practical application using Redis or equivalent.
• Full proficiency with Docker and docker-compose.
• Proven experience building secure systems.
• Fluent Russian language proficiency.

Nice to have

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Experience with monorepo tools (Turborepo, Nx).
• Experience writing unit and integration tests (Jest, Playwright).

Culture & Benefits

• Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
• Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
• Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
• Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
• Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities with a flexible independent contractor agreement.

Hiring process

• Recruiter Screening (40 minutes)
• Technical Interview (60 minutes)
• Final Interview (60 minutes)