Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer

Role Description

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.

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.