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!
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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 * 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 * Workspace rental reimbursement in other cities and abroad * 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
Our products are in top positions in their categories on App Store and Google Play. We are free to implement our ideas and directly influence products, cherishing our users. Your work will be seen by millions of people worldwide. Join us and shape the future of the social networking industry.
Hiring process: * Intro call with a Recruiter * Interview with the Hiring team * Final Interview * Reference check * Offer
