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Backend Engineer (Node.js) at Storyby | Kyiv

SKELARKyiv
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications:— Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript with a minimum of 3 years of backend development experience.— Strong SQL skills, including indexing and performance profiling.— Experience with API development and optimization techniques.— Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest and infrastructure tools like Terraform.

About the job

SKELAR is a prominent Ukrainian venture builder dedicated to developing international tech businesses. Together with our co-founders, we assemble strong teams poised to achieve success in global markets.

Currently, SKELAR manages numerous businesses across various niches, from EdTech to marketplaces. Our companies consistently rank among Ukraine's top startups and product companies, achieving high positions in the App Store and developing platforms used by millions worldwide. Major media outlets, including TechCrunch and Wired, feature SKELAR's businesses.

We take pride in our robust team of over 1,000 specialists, each bringing exceptional expertise and ambitious goals. Our people are our most valuable asset, and we aim to build businesses with the best talent available.

Storyby is an entertainment tech company that transforms original ideas into captivating stories told through novels, vertical films, and immersive audiobooks. Over 10 million people globally engage with our content.

In the Storyby ecosystem, we offer three key products:

  • AlphaNovel – a platform for novels and immersive audiobooks featuring over 20,000 works.

  • StorybyWriter – a publishing platform for more than 25,000 authors, bringing the strongest stories to life for DramaShorts.

  • DramaShorts – a streaming service for vertical cinema with 1 million fans monthly, featuring in-house productions across Europe and the USA.

We are currently expanding our team and looking for a Backend Engineer who will be a vital part of our team, helping the business grow and reach new heights.

Your responsibilities will include:

— Implementing and maintaining API endpoints for web and mobile: HTTP Cloud Functions, validation, OpenAPI/Swagger.

— Optimizing performance: profiling, caching, and ensuring correct indexing for swift operation.

— Ensuring quality and reliability: unit and integration testing (Jest), logging, tracing, alerts.

— Conducting code reviews and upholding engineering standards in a monorepo (Nx, esbuild, CI).

— Engaging in foundational infrastructure work using Terraform and participating in incident analysis.

What we value:

— You possess 3+ years of backend development experience with Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript.

— You have a strong understanding of SQL beyond basic SELECT queries, including indexing, profiling, and optimization.

About SKELAR

SKELAR is a leading Ukrainian venture builder focused on creating innovative tech businesses for the global market. With a commitment to excellence and a talented workforce, we are reshaping the tech landscape.

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