SwingDev—a hippo company

Senior Back-end Engineer (NodeJS)

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over 5 years ago
Remote, PolandSenior

Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement backend services and integrations with data stores, APIs, and third-party APIs.
  • Support reliable databases and APIs used for real-time automated decision-making.
  • Deploy software using Kubernetes clusters, Lambda functions, Docker, and related container technologies.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues by analyzing code, data, and system behavior.
  • Implement robust automated unit, integration, and end-to-end test suites.
  • Apply secure development and DevOps practices, including Defense in Depth for containerized systems.
  • Collaborate with Product Managers, Senior Engineers, and Architects to translate business requirements into production code.
  • Own delivered work and contribute to software design, architecture, code reviews, and performance improvements.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Practical knowledge of at least one relational database system such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
  • Experience with microservices, system design patterns, software architecture discussions, and automated testing.
  • Experience implementing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using the test pyramid.
  • Effective security practices and the ability to solve problems independently.
  • Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams, with strong ownership and accountability.
  • Comfort using AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar.
  • Good written and spoken English and availability for occasional evening meetings across time zones.
  • Preferred: familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS deployment processes; performance profiling and optimization; and high-quality code review feedback.

Benefits

  • Remote work and flexible working hours.
  • Choice of employment form, including B2B employment, with non-service days.
  • Private medical care, including dental and orthodontic coverage for the employee and family.
  • Group life insurance, psychotherapy support, and home physiotherapy.
  • Multisport card and meditation app reimbursement at 50%.
  • Apple-logo equipment and a monitor.
  • 50% reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and certificates.
  • Free private language lessons.
  • Six personal development days and four voluntary non-service days.
  • Monthly cafeteria allowance, nanny services, concierge services, office snacks, Friday lunches, and team-building events.
  • Work-life scheduling that prioritizes personal time, with afternoon availability and occasional evening meetings required.

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