Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer
We are looking for a Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer to join a fast-growing internal developer platform team, working on Backstage.io to build a unified portal that streamlines how teams build, manage, and monitor software. The platform centers around a software catalog that provides a single entry point across the full development lifecycle — from discovering services and tools to managing projects and teams.
Responsibilities
- Own frontend architecture decisions, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance
- Apply spec-driven development practices, ensuring every feature starts from a spec and every implementation is traceable to it
- Act as a technical lead by reviewing code, setting frontend standards, and mentoring other engineers
- Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog
- Integrate extensions and templates into Backstage and build render scripts
- Build a capability to run Terraform scripts
- Integrate JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage
- Integrate Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage
- Collaborate independently across distributed, cross-functional teams
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in Node.js backend development
- Expertise in TypeScript
- Experience with cloud platforms, application hosting, and deployment
- Capability to work independently across distributed, cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including working with Agents, Skills, MCP, and team productivity AI workflows
- Proficiency in English at a B2+ level
Nice to have
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot AI-assisted development, including agents, skills, and MCP
- Experience with spec-driven development frameworks like SpecKit or BMAD
- Background in developer portals, platform engineering, or internal tooling
- Knowledge of ELK Stack
- Familiarity with Backstage.io and Terraform
