Back-end (Node.js) Engineer in Constanţa

CI (junior) MySQL (regular) MongoDB (regular) Node.js Express (regular) JavaScript (regular) TypeScript (regular) Hi Friend ,We’re looking for a Back-end (Node.js) Engineer to join our service company to work on new Ed-tech and Wellness platforms for our international clients.Who are we and what do we do?We are a boutique development agency that specialises in web and mobile development for startups and enterprises.We work with both young, well-funded startups as well as enterprises to deliver full-cycle development services starting from defining product goals and roadmap and finishing by deploying solutions and handing over projects to in-house teams. The company was founded in 2017, consists of 25 people, and delivered more than 20 projects to clients from Sweden, Norway, US, Canada, and Ireland. Some of the companies we have worked with include well-known European startups like Sana Labs, Depict.ai, Shoptagr, Naava, and more.From 2020 we have switched to a remote-first approach and since have hired people from all over Poland.Why do we do it?Our goal is to gather a team of professionals to deliver scalable, well-thought-out, and designed platforms and mobile apps for the EdTech and Wellness industries. Our aim is to provide a “one-stop-shop” experience for our clients when it comes to designing and developing their products and work as a part of their company instead of a “typical” outsourcing approach, which means making decisions and taking responsibility for the end result.How are we different? Why should you join us?Our culture is to stay a small company to ensure a lack of bureaucratic boundaries, sustain quality. We understand that the company is as strong as its weakest member, so we focus on promoting and helping with personal growth and development as well as picking projects to boost that process.What technologies do we use?Our main technology stack revolves around JS. We use React for Front-end, Node.js for Backend and React Native for mobile development. All of our projects run on TypeScript, built by Docker and tested with Jest and react-testing-library.What skills are important to us?3+ years of development experience with Node.js;Practical knowledge of VanillaJS and Typescript;Hands-on experience creating robust API’s and designing scalable back-end architecture;Experience with managing data and using different types of databases (SQL and non-SQL) for storing and operating on data;Experience delivering (even small) projects, using modern tools like CircleCI, Docker, Kubernetes, Swarm and navigating through different environments like AWS, GCP, Digital Ocean, etGood understanding of ECMAScript specifications;Good knowledge of GIT;English - upper-intermediate+;Additional (good-to-have) skills:Experience with Microservice Architecture;Experience working with AWS;What will your responsibilities include?Creating first-class back-end systems by writing clear, sustainable and well-tested code;Improving performance and refactoring existing code;Cooperating with the Product, UI/UX, QA and Front-end teams to fulfil project goals;Configure project environments and deployment procedures;Bugfix during the development process;Cover your code with unit tests;Write documentation;Why did we open a new position?Due to growth and incoming projects we are expanding our team to tackle new challenges.Growth perspectives on this position?We have a couple of teams without technical leadership (they are either in the process of forming or just too small at this moment), so candidates with the right skillset could fill those positions pretty quickly.Work specifics:Is there a trial period? - Yes, 3 months.Overtimes, how often, and what’s the payment structure? - In general, overtimes are not something we practice, but in case of an emergency situation, and if there is an agreement between the Product Manager and the developer for overtime, the overtime is compensated by additional vacation time/days on any suitable day chosen by an employee.What’re the working hours? - Flexible working schedule, starting at 10:00 CEST (+/- 3 hours), 8-hours working day;Is it only remote? - We have an office in Krakow, that you can work from if you choose so.How many days of vacation? - 20-24 days (depending on experience), not counting public holidays.Any limit on sick leaves? - Without limit.WorkTime tracking? - No, we build our partnerships on trust and mutual respect.Possibility of work trips? - In some cases, 1-2 weeks of onsite work in the client’s office, usually in Sweden. Non-obligatory.Benefits? - Yes, medical package, sports package, conference budget.Do you provide equipment? - Yes, on his/her first working day an employee will receive a laptop (Mac or Linux), monitors, mouse, and keyboard, plus any required supplies for home-office.Recruitment process:Is there a technical task? - Yes.Who reviews CV? - Technical Lead, Project Manager, HR.How long is the interview, and with whom? - HR call (15 minutes), CEO + Tech Lead Interview (45 min), Technical task (max. 1 hour). Can’t wait to hear from you!