About this position

We are seeking a versatile and driven Backend Engineer with 5+ years of experience and strong expertise in Node.js. In this role, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills in Golang while contributing to the development and orchestration of a containerized ecosystem (Docker/Kubernetes). The focus will be on creating fault-tolerant, easily scalable microservices, working with modern container-based infrastructure, and ensuring high availability of systems for external users.

The project is a leading platform for automated software deployment and release orchestration (Continuous Delivery and GitOps). Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide for over a decade, it enables development teams to deliver applications reliably and efficiently at scale.

Responsibilities

Drive the end-to-end development lifecycle of backend components, from design and coding to deployment and monitoring;
Investigate, resolve, and deliver fixes for critical project issues;
Enhance platform security, stability, and scalability by addressing vulnerabilities and architectural challenges;
Improve system observability, monitoring, and debuggability;
Contribute to technical strategy and architectural decisions to build high-quality, scalable solutions;
Mentor team members, share knowledge, and foster a collaborative engineering culture.

Technical skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Engineering or Mathematics preferred);
5+ years of professional backend development experience, focused on large-scale, distributed systems;
Primary skill: strong expertise in Node.js;
Secondary skill: familiarity with Go (Golang) and a strong willingness to develop skills further;
Containerization & Orchestration skills: solid hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including designing, deploying, and managing containerized applications. (experience with Docker/K8s APIs is a significant plus);
Databases & Storage skills: strong experience with MongoDB; familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, and RabbitMQ is a plus.

Non-technical skills

Good spoken English;
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing contexts;
Open-minded self-learner who stays updated on industry trends;
Pragmatic, action-oriented, and results-driven mindset;
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and diving into complex, challenging problems;
Proactive and willing to tackle a variety of tasks, from routine to challenging;
Eager to grow professionally and take on new responsibilities and opportunities;
A collaborative team player with a proven ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Work schedule

Full-time position;
Flexible schedule from Monday to Friday. Most of our team members work from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Application Steps

Competency-based interview with a Recruiter & English check (30 min);
Technical interview covering skills with Hiring Manager & SoftTeco’s Expert (1 hour);
Client-side system design interview in English (1 hour);
Client-side live coding session (3 hours);
Final HR interview to discuss work conditions and salary.

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Our Benefits

Comfortable working environment & flexible hours; opportunity for remote work.

Holidays based on the official calendar of your country.

Relocation opportunities or options to work from SoftTeco’s offices based in other countries.

Health insurance, compensation packages for sports; and corporate discounts from SoftTeco’s partners.

Mentoring, internal knowledge sharing, all-hands meetings, and our corporate English courses.

Comprehensive Career Pathway system designed to facilitate employees’ professional growth and development within the organization.

Corporate events for employees and their families, sponsored by the company; gifts on working anniversaries and professional holidays.

Working at SoftTeco

We understand how important it is to find a vacancy that would fit your tech stack and skills level. But we also understand that it’s even more important to find a team of people who will make your work comfortable and enjoyable, and who will inspire you to grow and learn. Trust, expertise, rationality, and involvement are the core qualities that form SoftTeco’s culture and help us build long-term relationships with our employees and partners.

Current Job Openings

SoftTeco constantly expands its expertise and as we do so, we are in need of top industry talents to help us resolve complex technical challenges and bring innovation to our clients. If you are looking for the next step in your career, we encourage you to explore our Job Openings page and see if your perfect vacancy awaits you.

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