Backend Developer (Node.js / TypeScript)

Quick Overview
🌍 Work Setup: 100% Remote for the first 1–3 months, transitioning to our vibrant Prague office after that.
💻 Hardware: High-end work laptop provided directly at the Prague office.

Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer to join our team. Our main product is a sweepstakes casino platform, which requires a robust and scalable backend to handle high traffic and ensure smooth user experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and maintaining backend systems, as well as a strong understanding of database management and API development.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Highly competitive compensation tailored to your skills and experience.
• Core Schedule: 9:00 AM to 18:00 PM (Remote during the initial period).
• Work-Life Balance: 2 weeks of paid vacation + 10 days of paid sick leave.
• Thriving Environment: The opportunity to work within a high-performing, professional team building a high-traffic platform.
• Trial Period: 3 months to ensure a smooth onboarding and mutual fit.

Requirements:
Core Experience & Tech Stack:

• Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role
• Proficiency in programming languages:
• JavaScript (Node.js), TypeScript is a must
• Go is a plus

Experience with server-side frameworks and libraries:

• NestJS or Fastify (for TypeScript/Node.js)
• gin, echo, or fiber (for Go)

Experience with database management and optimization:

• PostgreSQL is a must
• MongoDB is a plus
• Redis is a plus

Additional requirements

• Familiarity with RESTful API development and integration
• Familiarity with AWS or GCP (one would suffice)
• Experience with Docker
• Kubernetes familiarity is a plus
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)

Bonus Points:

• Anthropic experience would be a huge plus (Claude Code, Claude Agent SDK, CCA-F etc).
• Soft Skills

Who You Are:

• You solve problems: You don't just spot issues; you drive the solutions.
• You ask questions: You value clarity, continuous learning, and alignment.
• A bridge builder: You have no problem working with both the technical and business sides of the team.