Junior Backend Developer

Summary

Join our team of skilled Backend Developers collaborating with US clients from the high-end American IT market. We utilize a tech stack built around React, React Native, Node.js, and TypeScript, working with startups on their MVPs. Enjoy the flexibility of working within the Polish time zone while collaborating with clients across diverse industries. The position offers a competitive salary, paid time off, and a fully remote or hybrid work option. We provide a learning budget, health insurance and sports budget, and a mentoring program. The role involves crafting innovative solutions and working in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

• Have 6-12 months of commercial experience with Node.js
• Understand basic JS concepts (ES 2018+), use Classes, and follow recent additions/functionalities
• Have basic experience with at least one Node.js backend framework (e.g. Express.js , NestJS, Fastify, etc) - know basic APIs/features, worked on at least 1 project involving such technologies, would be great to have commercial experience in it
• Know what OOP is, understand basic good practices and data structures, want to have a SOLID and DRY code with the use of design patterns
• Have worked with SQL database (integration wise) with ORM or query builder tool (ie. Prisma, Knex)
• Have English level B2/C1 to cooperate with American clients
• Have Polish level C1 to communicate easily within the team
• Be knowledge-hungry and have a positive attitude
• Have effective communication skills - crucial for seeking feedback and understanding others' perspectives
• Be open-minded to new ideas, perspectives, and feedback from experienced colleagues
• Be open to change and adapt to different situations
• Be aware of your strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvements
• Be enthusiastic for learning and taking on challenges
• Actively seek solutions and try to figure things out on your own, but not be afraid to ask for help when needed

Responsibilities

• Write personal-best possible JS/TS code with OOP flavour
• Be technically involved in the product - find ways to improve it
• Write documentation for delivered code
• Perform peer code review
• Reuse and improve the company knowledge base
• Communicate with the team to efficiently translate business complexity (user stories/tasks) into solutions (end results/estimations)
• Learn continuously

Preferred Qualifications

• Have open-source contributions
• Have experience in TypeScript and various BE frameworks
• Understand what Agile/Scrum is and want to work as a team towards one goal
• Understand the significance of MVP and aim to deliver top-notch results, even amid tight project timelines
• Know what AWS is and get why is it used
• Have serverless experience
• Know how to run Docker images and how to use them

Benefits

• B2B/UZL contract
• Paid days off
• 100% remote (or hybrid/onsite - as you prefer)
• Flexible hours
• Full time position
• Long-term contract
• Scrum Teams
• Learning budget
• Budget for health insurance and sports
• Mentoring Program
• Individual Career Path