Job Description

We're seeking an experienced

Technical Leader

to head our

Platform Engineering team

, driving the design and delivery of scalable, distributed systems built on

Node.js

,

NestJS

,

React

, and

MongoDB

, leveraging

Azure

and messaging platforms such as

Azure Service Bus

.

You'll set the

technical direction

, uphold

engineering excellence

, and mentor a high-performing team, bringing a consultative mindset and a focus on

performance, observability, and reliability

. This role blends

hands-on architecture

with

leadership

, ensuring our platform remains a trusted foundation for engagement, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Develop

distributed back-end services using

Node.js

,

NestJS

, and

MongoDB

within a

microservices

or

event-driven

architecture.

Deliver

secure, production grade

REST

and

GraphQL APIs

that meet performance, scalability, and availability SLAs.

Leverage

Azure platform services

including

Service Bus

,

Event Hub

, and

Functions

to build resilient, asynchronous systems.

Collaborate

in planning and refinement sessions, shaping solutions by understanding both the why and the how*.

Integrate GenAI tools

across the SDLC for documentation, testing, code generation, and performance analysis.

Ensure quality

through strong

automated test coverage

, CI/CD integration, and adherence to clean code principles.

Implement observability

via tools like

DataDog

, enabling proactive monitoring, alerting, and root cause analysis.

Partner cross-functionally

with front-end developers, QA engineers, and product managers to ensure end-to-end delivery excellence.

Conduct design and code reviews

, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.

Own production reliability

supporting release readiness, incident management, and continuous improvement cycles.

Required Skills & Experience

10+ years

of back-end development experience with a strong record of delivering scalable distributed systems.

Deep expertise

in

Node.js

,

NestJS

, and

modern JavaScript/TypeScript

ecosystems.

Proficiency

in

React/Next.js

for front-end integration and API driven UI architectures.

Strong database design skills

in

MongoDB

, including schema design, indexing strategies, and performance optimization.

Advanced understanding

of

REST

and

GraphQL APIs

, including security, schema design, and performance tuning.

Hands-on experience

with

Azure Cloud

, particularly

Azure Service Bus

,

Event Hub

, and related serverless components.

Exposure to GenAI-assisted workflows

(e.g., Copilot, LangChain, or similar tools) within the SDLC. Solid grasp of

non-functional requirements

such as performance, scalability, reliability, and observability. Proficiency with

CI/CD pipelines

,

GitHub Actions

, and

Trunk-Based Development

in

monorepo

environments (e.g., Nx). Comfortable leading agile ceremonies and engaging in deep architectural and technical discussions.

Soft Skills

Strong

leadership and mentorship

abilities, fostering technical growth across teams. Excellent

communication

and

stakeholder management

skills. Analytical thinker with a bias for

pragmatic problem-solving

and

delivery excellence

. Passion for

modern software engineering

,

clean architecture

, and

continuous learning

.

What do we offer you?

Attractive salary Large freedom and real influence No unhealthy competition, team approach to meeting challenges Remote-first, flexible working culture Company apartments in cool cities across Europe: work and enjoy a memorable getaway

About Us

We are a software house with 18 years of experience and a global portfolio of projects. We help businesses modernize, scale, and innovate through custom software solutions -- always with a focus on flexibility and quality. Our team embraces unconventional ideas and new technologies, delivering solutions that drive real impact. If you value professionalism, creativity, and a strong engineering culture, you'll feel at home here.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-102,000.00 per year

Experience:

Back End Development: 8 years (Required) Technical Lead: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote