Lead Backend Developer - Node.js

Develguru — Slovakia · Posted ~3 hours ago

Lead Full-time Remote €5000-€8000 gross/month

Skills

TypeScript Node.js backend development software architecture technical leadership API design MySQL AWS Domain-Driven Design large-scale production systems English B2+ API-first

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A globally scaled digital platform is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to shape architecture and lead a small engineering team. You will own features from design through production, establish engineering standards, mentor teammates and build high-volume backend systems using TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL and cloud infrastructure. The role is fully remote within one specified country.

Highlights

Fully remote lead backend role with €5,000–€8,000 gross monthly compensation. Shape architecture and technical roadmaps, own features end to end, mentor engineers and work on large-scale systems serving very high traffic volumes.

Description

Lead Backend Developer (Node.js) – Full Remote We’re looking for an experienced Lead Backend Developer to join one of the global leaders in sports and betting affiliate marketing. Someone who can handle platforms serving hundreds of millions of visitors every year. Someone who will help shape product architecture and lead a small team of engineers. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: Architecture and technical roadmapsEnd-to-end feature ownership: from design to productionClean, well-documented code and code reviewsMentoring and raising engineering standards across the teamTech stack: TypeScript · Node.js · MySQL · AWS · DDD · API-first WE’LL BE A GREAT MATCH IF YOU: have experience with large-scale production systemsare proficient in TypeScript / Node.js (experience with Java, .NET, Kotlin or Go is a plus)have a product mindset and can turn requirements into effective solutionshave English at B2+ level BENEFITS: 💰 €5,000–€8,000 gross/month depending on experience 🌍 Full remote (Slovakia only), core hours 10:00–15:00 💻 Company laptop + €300 equipment budget 📚 Learning, sports and wellbeing benefits 📈 Strong health and retirement benefits + long-term investment programmes