Team Lead Node.js Developer

FAVBET Tech develops software that is used by millions of players around the world for the international company FAVBET Entertainment.
We develop innovations in the field of gambling and betting through a complex multi-component platform which is capable to withstand enormous loads and provide a unique experience for players.
FAVBET Tech does not organize and conduct gambling on its platform. Its main focus is software development.

Main areas of work:

• Betting/Gambling Platform Software Development — software development that is easy to use and personalized for each customer.
• Highload Development — development of highly loaded services and systems.
• CRM System Development — development of a number of services to ensure a high level of customer service, effective engagement of new customers and retention of existing ones.
• Big Data — development of complex systems for processing and analysis of big data.
• Cloud Services — we use cloud technologies for scaling and business efficiency.

Requirements:

Must Have:

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with Node.js.
• 2+ years of proven experience in leading development teams.
• Strong knowledge of system scalability and experience in designing high-performance distributed systems.
• Proficiency in TypeScript.
• Solid expertise in API design and development (REST, GraphQL will be a plus).
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
  Hands-on experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ, NATS, or similar).
• Strong skills in working with PostgreSQL.
• Deep understanding of design patterns and SOLID principles.
• Strong grasp of application security principles and best practices.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the gambling / gaming domain.
• Practical experience with NestJS framework.
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, or similar).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the development team, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and technical excellence.
• Design, develop, and implement new features and components for the service, ensuring scalability and performance.
• Identify and resolve technical issues encountered during the development process.
• Maintain and enforce coding standards, ensuring consistency, readability, and adherence to best practices.
• Plan and document tasks independently, providing clear and actionable descriptions for assigned responsibilities.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for implemented features, ensuring clarity for both the team and stakeholders.

We offer:

• 30 days off — we value rest and recreation;
• Medical insurance for employees and the possibility of training employees at the expense of the company and gym membership;
• Remote work or the opportunity — our own modern lofty office with spacious workplace, and brand-new work equipment (near Pochaina metro station);
• Flexible work schedule — we expect a full-time commitment but do not track your working hours;

• Flat hierarchy without micromanagement — our doors are open, and all teammates are approachable.

   

During the war, the company actively supports the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine in the initiative to deploy an IT army and has already organized its own cyber warfare unit, which makes a crushing blow to the enemy’s IT infrastructure 24/7, coordinates with other cyber volunteers and plans offensive actions on its IT front line.