Chief TypeScript+Node.js Developer

Description

Summary: Seeking a Chief TypeScript+Node.js Developer to own architecture standards, deliver spec-first features, and implement integrations with various tools, providing technical leadership and collaborating across teams. Highlights: 1. Own frontend architecture decisions and deliver spec-driven features 2. Provide technical leadership through code review and mentoring 3. Integrate and automate with ELK, JIRA, Jenkins/CICD, and Terraform We are looking for a **Chief TypeScript\+Node.js Developer** to join our team. In this role, you will own architecture standards, deliver spec\-first features, and implement integrations and automation with ELK, JIRA Service Desk, Jenkins/CICD, and Terraform—apply now. **Responsibilities** * Own decisions for frontend architecture, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance * Implement spec\-driven development practices so features begin with a spec and delivery stays traceable back to it * Provide technical leadership through code review, frontend standards, and mentoring of engineers * Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog * Build Backstage extensions and templates and implement render scripts * Create a capability to run Terraform scripts * Integrate JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage * Add Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage * Collaborate independently across distributed, cross\-functional teams **Requirements** * Extensive experience of 5\+ years building Node.js backend systems * Expert\-level TypeScript skills for scalable, maintainable codebases * Proven experience with cloud platforms, application hosting, and deployment pipelines * Clear ability to operate autonomously with distributed, cross\-functional teams * Strong proficiency using AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including Agents, Skills, MCP, and productivity\-focused AI workflows * English proficiency at B2\+ (Upper\-Intermediate) level or above **Nice to have** * Familiarity with GitHub Copilot AI\-assisted development, including agents, skills, and MCP * Experience with spec\-driven development frameworks such as 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