Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) - Remote

Overview

We’re currently seeking a passionate freelance Senior Backend Developer to join our projects ASAP. As a freelancer cooperating with intent, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse IoT projects, leveraging your expertise in backend and cloud technologies.

In Short

• Freelance position focusing on backend development for IoT projects.
• Opportunity to lead technical direction and architecture.
• Work with AWS services including EKS, Aurora, and DynamoDB.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers and mobile developers.
• Flexible working hours with core hours between 10:00 and 18:00 CET.
• Potential for long-term partnership with paid holidays and sick leave.
• Engage in knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Design and maintain cloud infrastructure with production-grade reliability.
• Mentor other backend engineers and raise code quality standards.
• Use AI tools as part of daily workflow.

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend development experience.
• Deep, hands-on AWS expertise.
• Strong Node.js skills in production systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with MQTT or similar IoT messaging protocols.
• CI/CD pipeline design experience.
• English proficiency at B2+ level.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical decisions.
• Strong opinions, loosely held.

Benefits

• 100% remote work and flexible working hours.
• Paid holidays and sick leave if invited to join the internal team.
• Training budget and career growth support.
• Knowledge-sharing initiatives.