Chief TypeScript+Node.js Developer
Summary
Lead architecture and standards for TypeScript/Node.js systems, set spec-first development practices, and integrate tools like ELK, JIRA, Jenkins, and Terraform into Backstage.
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
Benefits
- 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