Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js)

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We’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer, who will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and APIs that power our applications. You will collaborate closely with the front-end team and other stakeholders to ensure seamless data exchange and a smooth user experience. Proficiency in NodeJS and API development is crucial for success in this role.

Sounds like a career opportunity you’ve been seeking? We’d love to hear more about your experience and aspirations.

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using NodeJS.
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to define API requirements.
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement data storage solutions and database management.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed.
• Ensure proper documentation of APIs for internal and external use.
• Monitor and troubleshoot backend services to identify and resolve issues.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in backend development.
• Deliver high-quality code solutions and make decisions on product architecture.
• Write clear, scalable, and tested code that creates actual business value.
• Share feedback with your peers.

What We Expect:

• 5+ years of experience with NodeJS, Express and PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Unit testing and end-to-end testing.
• Knowledge of REST API, SQL, and any ORM.
• The Git versioning system is not new to you as you did tracking changes there numerous times.
• You know message queueing technologies, like RabbitMQ, BullMQ, or GCP PubSub.
• You know application containerization technologies, like Docker.
• You are a self-starter who is not afraid to challenge the status quo.

What We Offer:

• A culture where everyone values the highest standards, freedom, and responsibility.
• Ability to take the lead and orchestrate all product changes together - no waiting line for your ideas and projects to become a reality.
• Unlimited growth: latest working equipment, training courses, books, conferences, team building activities, and workshops.
• (Exceptional)-being: active challenges, onsite & online fitness classes, and wellness workshops.
• ​​A comprehensive health insurance package.
• Hybrid work: the possibility to work in modern offices in Kaunas and Vilnius or the comfort of your home.
• Workations & quarterly OKR parties.
• Gross salary from 5500 EUR/month. Specific compensation is offered based on work experience, competence, and compliance with other job requirements.