Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer

Description

Summary: Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer for an internal platform team, shaping standards and integrating key services into a Backstage.io portal while working across distributed teams. Highlights: 1. Shape standards and define frontend architecture decisions 2. Lead technically by reviewing code and mentoring engineers 3. Work with global teams on international projects We are looking for a **Lead TypeScript\+Node.js Developer** for an internal platform team delivering a Backstage.io portal and software catalog. You will shape standards, integrate ELK, JIRA Service Desk, and Jenkins/CICD into Backstage, and enable Terraform execution while working across distributed teams—apply now. **Responsibilities** * Define frontend architecture decisions, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance * Practice spec\-driven development by starting each feature from a spec and keeping implementations traceable to it * Lead technically by reviewing code, setting frontend standards, and mentoring other engineers * Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog * Add Backstage extensions and templates and create render scripts * Implement a capability to run Terraform scripts * Connect JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage * Integrate Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage * Coordinate independently with distributed, cross\-functional teams **Requirements** * Proven experience with 5\+ years in Node.js backend development * Deep expertise in TypeScript for production\-grade services * Hands\-on experience with cloud platforms, web application hosting, and deployment * Ability to work independently with distributed, cross\-functional teams * Practical proficiency with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including Agents, Skills, MCP, and AI productivity workflows * English proficiency at B2\+ (Upper\-Intermediate) level **Nice to have** * Working familiarity with GitHub Copilot AI\-assisted development, including agents, skills, and MCP * Experience with spec\-driven development frameworks such as SpecKit or BMAD * Exposure to 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