Become part of United Tech as an experienced Node.js Backend Developer, contributing to high-performance, scalable products using modern technologies About the team: join our Backend team, where collaboration and growth are at the heart of everything we do. We are a close-knit group of developers, Product Managers, DevOps, and QA specialists, all dedicated to helping our products thrive. With mentorship from seasoned experts and a strong sense of ownership, everyone here has a voice and can make a real impact.Working in the social networking niche, we embrace challenges and celebrate progress. This is a dynamic field where you will stay on top of trends, tackle high-load systems, and dive into complex problems. The market is still growing, and there’s plenty of opportunity to carve out your own path and make a difference!
In this role, you will
Participate in team processes (grooming, sprint planning)
Develop and deliver product tasks to the production environment
Handle technical debt tasks
Create technical designs for product epics
Decompose epics into actionable tasks
Investigate and resolve complex issues
It’s all about you
4+ years of commercial backend development experience
3+ years of Node.js backend experience
Proficiency with relational and non-relational databases (Postgres, MongoDB, Redis)
Experience with SOA/Microservices architecture (communication, patterns, development process)
Knowledge of WebSockets and messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
AWS experience (S3, Aurora, Cloudfront)
Experience with scaling and high-load systems
Strong Computer Science fundamentals
Intermediate English level or higher
What we offer
Care and support:
20 paid vacation days, 15 sick days, and 6 additional days off for family events
100% medical insurance coverage
Sports and equipment reimbursement
Online yoga class with an instructor from the Ukrainian Yoga Federation
Team building events, corporate gifts, and stylish merch
Financial and legal support
Position retention and support for those who join the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Participation in social initiatives supporting Ukraine
Comfortable working environment:
Work from our Kyiv hub or remotely with a flexible schedule
Modern equipment or depreciation of your own tools
Investment in your future:
Collaborate with a highly-skilled team of Middle & Senior professionals, sharing practical cases and expertise in the social networking niche
70% of our heads and leads have grown into their roles here – so can you!
Performance-oriented reviews and Individual Development Plans (IDPs)
Reimbursement for professional courses and English classes
Corporate library, book club, and knowledge-sharing events
