Node.js Lead

*This position is fully remote only for employment in Bulgaria. However, people can also work in one of our offices in Sofia or Varna if they prefer to.

About DataArt

DataArt is a global software engineering firm and a trusted technology partner for market leaders and visionaries. Our world-class team designs and engineers data-driven, cloud-native solutions to deliver immediate and enduring business value.

We promote a culture of radical respect, prioritizing your personal well-being as much as your expertise. We stand firmly against prejudice and inequality, valuing each of our employees equally.

We respect the autonomy of others before all else, offering remote, onsite, and hybrid work options. Our Learning and development centers, R&D labs, and mentorship programs encourage professional growth.

Our long-term approach to collaboration with clients and colleagues alike focuses on building partnerships that extend beyond one-off projects. We provide the ability to switch between projects and technology stacks, creating opportunities for exploration through our learning and networking systems to advance your career.

Position Overview

Our client is a leading travel company undertaking a major technology transformation to decouple the frontend user experience from its legacy backend booking engine, enabling greater agility, ownership of mission-critical technologies, and enhanced responsiveness in a fast-evolving travel industry.

We are looking for a self-motivated and talented Senior Node.js Developer with proven experience as a Team Lead. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and implementing scalable solutions, mentoring team members, and driving technical excellence across the stack.

Resoponsibilities

• Lead prioritization and sprint planning activities
• Gather and refine technical requirements
• Decompose user stories into technical tasks and estimate effort
• Assign the tasks across the team, monitor and control the execution process, and timely take corrective actions in case of deviation from the plan
• Code review & development of complex features, stick to the domain best practices
• Remote team interaction with clients’ product management & engineering teams
• Work with project standards, approaches, and policies

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in software development and design
• Proven experience as a Team Lead
• Expert-level experience with Node.js and the NestJS framework
• Deep knowledge of Microservices architecture patterns, asynchronous messaging
• Comprehensive knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
• Solid grasp of SOA principles and REST/JSON standards
• Experience with PostgreSQL and other database systems
• Proficient in Git and managed source control services like GitHub
• Proven experience working in Agile software development teams
• High level of autonomy and reliability
• Good spoken English

What We Offer

• Unique corporate culture – no micromanagement, friendly atmosphere, freedom, and mutual respect
• Flexible schedule – ability to change projects, to work from home, and to try yourself in different roles
• Professional Development Map – a comprehensive map of your professional development within DataArt
• We hire people not for a project, but for the company. If the project (or your work in it) is over, you go to another project or to a paid “Idle”.
• Social benefits – additional health insurance, life insurance, sports card, etc.
• Opportunity to work from another DataArt office in a different city or country (temporarily or permanently)
• Free English courses
• Cozy office with a great atmosphere
• Snacks, drinks, and fruits are always available

reference number: RCT00062