Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer to join a fast-growing internal developer platform team, focusing on Backstage.io to build a unified portal. Highlights: 1. Own frontend architecture decisions and act as a technical lead 2. Collaborate independently across distributed, cross-functional teams 3. Work on innovative projects with Backstage.io and integrate various capabilities We are looking for a **Senior TypeScript\+Node.js Developer** to join a fast\-growing internal developer platform team, working on Backstage.io to build a unified portal that streamlines how teams build, manage, and monitor software. The platform centers around a software catalog that provides a single entry point across the full development lifecycle — from discovering services and tools to managing projects and teams. **Responsibilities** * Own frontend architecture decisions, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance * Apply spec\-driven development practices, ensuring every feature starts from a spec and every implementation is traceable to it * Act as a technical lead by reviewing code, setting frontend standards, and mentoring other engineers * Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog * Integrate extensions and templates into Backstage and build render scripts * Build a capability to run Terraform scripts * Integrate JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage * Integrate Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage * Collaborate independently across distributed, cross\-functional teams **Requirements** * 3\+ years of experience in Node.js backend development * Expertise in TypeScript * Experience with cloud platforms, application hosting, and deployment * Capability to work independently across distributed, cross\-functional teams * Proficiency in AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including working with Agents, Skills, MCP, and team productivity AI workflows * Proficiency in English at a B2\+ level **Nice to have** * Familiarity with GitHub Copilot AI\-assisted development, including agents, skills, and MCP * Experience with spec\-driven development frameworks like SpecKit or BMAD * Background in developer portals, platform engineering, or internal tooling * Knowledge of ELK Stack * Familiarity with Backstage.io and Terraform **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn