Contract Senior Software Developer to $4800

We’re expanding! 

After the microservices release (the current focus), we plan to launch new features.

We're looking for a Contract Senior Software Engineer skilled in TypeScript, Node js., APIs, and microservices architecture.

We collaborate during Kyiv hours.

Ukrainian speaking a plus. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop across the full stack, implementing features with TypeScript, React and Next.js, Node js
• Integrate with the backend services using Apollo GraphQL
• Develop and maintain the code base of the application and infrastructure
• Manage deployment using GitHub Actions and Jenkins
• Integrate and support existing diverse APIs, adapting to project needs
• Optimize the application for better performance, scalability and stability
• Troubleshoot production issues and work with DevOps or independently to mitigate them
• Periodically collaborate with the dev teams of third party services and Product Owner in technical consultations
• Collaborate closely with the team, contributing to problem-solving and new features design

Requirements

• At least an Upper-Intermediate level of English 
• Extensive hands-on experience with Node.js (Nest.js) and React (Next.js); TypeScript and JavaScript; HTML and CSS (5+ years) 
• Advanced expertise in relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL or MySQL 
• Experience with native SQL and ORMs (e.g. Prisma or TypeORM) (TOP)
• Expert Level with GraphQL and REST API 
• Practical knowledge of message brokers, such as Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka 
• Experience integrating third-party services and APIs 
• Extensive experience with microservice architecture 
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and modern CI/CD practices 
• Good knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Extensive experience working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest and Enzyme 
• A solution-oriented mindset and proactive in resolving issues 
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail 
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with a team 

Preferred Qualifications

• Practical skills with the feature branch workflow
• Experience with monorepos (e.g., NX, Turbo, etc.)
• Experience with maintaining self-hosted third-party services
• Experience in leading a team of developers
• Experience with Jira and Agile methodologies
• Remains within the Сentral or Eastern European Timezone
• First or Second Language: Ukrainian

What we offer

• Work with in-demand tech stack
• Informal working environment
• Short decision-making chains
• Flexible work hours and remote work options
• In-time payment
• We value long-term collaboration, a collaborative atmosphere and provide full support from onboarding to confident delivery

Location / Contract Arrangements

• Contract form of cooperation based on your hourly rate payment
• Payment once or twice in a month (whichever is preferred)
• Working hours are aligned with Kyiv time, as agreed upon with the team (most of the team works from 9 am till 6 pm)
• Contractor is responsible for communicating planned time away from the project
• Contractor is responsible for logging hours
• Contractor is responsible for creating and issuing invoice for services rendered in a timely and accurate manner
• This position is not eligible for company health insurance and/or other employee benefits
• Probationary period is 1 month
• We require a standard 2 week - 1 month notice period

What to Expect

• Screening interview with HR (English 20-30min)
• Tech interview with Senior Full-stack Developer, minimum 2 hour
• Interview with PM (Ukrainian/English, 20-30min)
• Final interview with CTO (English)
• Decision
• Offer and Onboarding

We typically respond to candidates via email within 3-5 business days.