We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Developer to develop and maintain high-performance backend services for a FinTech project. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of building scalable and secure backend solutions in a cloud-native environment.

Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in developing and maintaining backend services using Node.js & TypeScript.
  • Strong expertise in GraphQL (Apollo Server) and RESTful API development.
  • Solid understanding of cloud-native architectures, particularly AWS serverless solutions (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFormation).
  • Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases, with an emphasis on performance optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
  • Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
  • Frontend experience is a plus: React, CSS, Next.js.
  • Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js & TypeScript.
  • Build and optimize GraphQL APIs with Apollo Server and REST APIs using Koa.js.
  • Integrate with third-party APIs and external services.
  • Design and manage AWS serverless architectures including Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB.
  • Ensure security, authentication, and data protection using JWT, OAuth.
  • Optimize API performance, caching strategies (Redis), and database queries.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation.
  • Handle error logging and monitoring using AWS CloudWatch.
  • Optimize database queries and indexing for high-volume transaction processing.
  • Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using Jest.
  • Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and designers to ensure seamless integration.
  • Mentor junior developers and review code for best practices.
  • Maintain API documentation and system architecture.
  • Adhere to industry standards for FinTech and implement best practices.

Would be a plus
  • Experience working in FinTech or other highly regulated industries.
  • Knowledge of blockchain technologies and cryptographic security.
  • Understanding of financial data processing, payment gateways, and transaction security.
We offer
  • Competitive compensation
  • Social package (24 working days of annual leave and 5 paid sick days)
  • Flexible working hours
  • Challenging projects in diverse business domains and a variety of tech stacks
  • Personal development and professional growth opportunities
  • Work with talented, ambitious and family-feel team
  • Educational possibilities: corporate courses, knowledge hubs, and in-house English classes
  • Compensation for your professional certification & support for your learning activities
  • Opportunity to choose IT equipment you like
  • Corporate social responsibility
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Senior Backend Developer (Node.js and TypeScript)

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Kyiv, Ukraine
Remote / Full-time

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