Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer

We are looking for a Senior TypeScript+Node.js Developer to join a fast-growing internal developer platform team, working on Backstage.io to build a unified portal that streamlines how teams build, manage, and monitor software. The platform centers around a software catalog that provides a single entry point across the full development lifecycle — from discovering services and tools to managing projects and teams.

Responsibilities

• Own frontend architecture decisions, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance
• Apply spec-driven development practices, ensuring every feature starts from a spec and every implementation is traceable to it
• Act as a technical lead by reviewing code, setting frontend standards, and mentoring other engineers
• Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog
• Integrate extensions and templates into Backstage and build render scripts
• Build a capability to run Terraform scripts
• Integrate JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage
• Integrate Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage
• Collaborate independently across distributed, cross-functional teams

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Node.js backend development
• Expertise in TypeScript
• Experience with cloud platforms, application hosting, and deployment
• Capability to work independently across distributed, cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including working with Agents, Skills, MCP, and team productivity AI workflows
• Proficiency in English at a B2+ level

Nice to have

• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot AI-assisted development, including agents, skills, and MCP
• Experience with spec-driven development frameworks like 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