Kotlin + Node.js Backend Developer | EU

Responsibilities:

• designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, cloud-native backend services and APIs using Kotlin and Node.js,
• applying software engineering best practices, including SOLID and DRY principles,
• collaborating on the architecture and data modeling (ER modeling) of backend systems,
• implementing and managing relational databases, primarily PostgreSQL,
• working with cloud infrastructure (preferably Google Cloud Platform) and using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform,
• setting up and optimizing CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes,
• using build tools (e.g., Maven) and version control systems (Git/GitHub),
• conducting and participating in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintainability,
• developing and maintaining automated tests for system reliability and performance,
• collaborating with developers, DevOps, and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Requirements:

• strong experience as a backend engineer working with Kotlin,
• knowledge of Node.js and JavaScript-based backend development,
• solid understanding of software engineering principles (SOLID, DRY, ER modeling),
• proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, cloud-native services and APIs,
• hands-on experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases,
• experience working with cloud infrastructure (preferably GCP) and infrastructure as code (Terraform),
• familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, build tools (e.g. Maven), and version control systems (Git/GitHub),
• strong focus on code quality, including automated testing and code reviews,
• English – C1.

Work from the European Union region and a work permit are required.