Backend Engineer (Node.js)

TL;DR

Backend Engineer (Node.js): Developing clean and maintainable backend solutions for a global wellness ecosystem with an accent on distributed systems, scalability, and reliability. Focus on designing technical architectures, optimizing system performance, and integrating AI tools to enhance development efficiency.

Location: Kyiv, Ukraine (Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite options available)

Company

Global wellness ecosystem empowering millions to improve their physical, mental, and emotional health.

What you will do

• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-tested backend solutions using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design technical solutions based on product requirements and contribute to architecture discussions.
• Identify and implement system improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Work with distributed systems, including databases, messaging brokers, and caching solutions.
• Utilize AI tools to improve code quality and development efficiency.
• Deliver impactful user-facing features through product-oriented thinking.

Requirements

• 2+ years of production experience with Node.js and strong proficiency in TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with NestJS and relational databases (PostgreSQL or MySQL).
• Experience with Redis and message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests.
• Experience with AWS, containerization (Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Elastic Stack, OpenTelemetry, or Sentry.

Nice to have

• Experience with performance optimization and scalability in high-load systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work format: choose between office, remote, or hybrid.
• Culture of trust without micromanagement, focusing on outcomes rather than hours.
• Strong internal growth opportunities with a history of promoting leads from within.
• Comprehensive wellness perks: corporate gym, professional trainers, massages, and free product access.
• Health insurance, corporate doctor, and legal/financial support.
• Provision of modern hardware and equipment for productive work.