Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in Typescript and Node.js for backend development., Strong knowledge of SQL databases, particularly MySQL, with a focus on performance optimization., Familiarity with AWS infrastructure management and tools like Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus., Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a passion for writing maintainable code..

Key responsabilities:

Take ownership of implementing new features and improvements in the Node.js API.

Collaborate with the Tech Lead to draft architectural decisions.

Enhance existing code to meet coding standards and optimize performance.

Participate in regular retrospectives to influence team processes and conventions.

Job description

Are you a backend developer, experienced in Typescript/Node.js and looking for a 100% Remote Job? Then this job could be a perfect fit for you.

Our client is a Berlin based software company, founded in 2016, that runs a social interacting app with more than 4 Mio. users. The whole team is completely remote and lives all across Europe.

Tech Stack: TypeScript, Node.js, AWS, MySQL, Apache Cassandra, ElasticSearch, Redis, WebSockets, Clickhouse

Responsibilities:

Take ownership and implement new features and improvements into our Node.js API
Enhance your knowledge to implement product requirements or performance optimisations
Understand existing code and rework it to fulfil coding standards
Draft architectural decisions together with the Tech Lead
Have a direct impact on team processes and conventions by regular retrospectives

Your benefits:

Completely flexible working times and location, 100% Remote in Europe
Flat hierarchies that offer lots of freedom, impact as well as responsibility
Flexible contract options (Freelance and Employment)
Half-yearly team retreats with hackathons
The right environment to learn new things and personally develop yourself
Competitive compensation package and the option to participate in our ESOP system
Modern working tools, hardware (Macbook) also for private usage
State-of-the-art tech stack running on AWS
Work with an exceptional team of young and smart people with a diverse background

Required experience:

Living in Europe
Extensive Typescript and Node.js knowledge in backend (best 5+ years)
Confident with SQL databases (best MySQL) especially optimising for performance
A plus are: redis, worker (bull queue), copilot, clickhouse, jest, functional programming, opentelemetry/opentracing, ElasticSearch, Cassandra
Infrastructure management knowledge: AWS stack (EB, load balancer), unix/linux, Terraform (plus: docker / kubernetes)
Performance optimisations knowledge: For Database (MySQL), node.js code or even tests/ci
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Passionate about writing well-structured, efficient and maintainable code
Values an environment of candid feedback
Used to work in an English-speaking environment