Middle+ Backend Node.js Developer (Contract 3-4 months)

Phenomenon Studio is a boutique product design and development agency founded in 2019. We work with teams who’ve outgrown what they’ve built - from venture-backed startups to established market leaders - and own the work end to end: strategy, design, development, and post-launch.
The team of 70+ senior specialists is based in Europe, with entities in the USA, Estonia, and Switzerland, serving SaaS, Fintech, Healthcare, and EdTech. Across 120+ launches, clients have raised $500M+.

Phenomenon is a Red Dot Award-winning studio, a Claude Select Partner, and a Webflow Certified Partner. The team includes Nielsen Norman Group UX Certified professionals, and the studio is HIPAA-compliant. Phenomenon holds a 5.0 rating on Clutch, and most clients come back for a second project.

About the project
A subscription-based web service for creating and managing dynamic QR codes for the Canadian market. Users create codes for links, PDFs, vCards, menus, videos, and more, customize their design, and can update the content even after the code is printed. The platform includes hosted landing pages, a dashboard for organizing codes, and detailed scan analytics.

Contract duration: 3-4 months

Team: Solution Architect, 2x Backend Developers, 2x Frontend Developers, QA, DevOps, PO, PM, BA, Designer

Requirements:
4+ years of experience in JavaScript, TypeScript
Strong knowledge of Node.js - Express.js, NestJS
Strong knowledge of ORMs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
Strong knowledge of Real-time(socket-based)
Strong knowledge of REST API, Git
Experience with Docker
Experience with Microservices; experience designing distributed systems
Experience with AWS: Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, SNS, API Gateway
Experience with CI/CD
Testing: Jest + integration/e2e
Excellent communication skills
Experience with HIPAA and GDPR compliances
Upper-intermediate English level

Nice to have:
Knowledge of other frameworks
Knowledge of Supabase
Knowledge of Strapi
Experience with Jira / ClickUp

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js (Express.js, NestJS)
Work with various databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis, ensuring high performance and data integrity
Develop and deploy a microservices-based architecture using Docker and AWS
Implement and manage real-time, socket-based communication systems
Lead and mentor teammates, review code, and guide architectural decisions
Oversee project timelines, task assignments, and ensure high-quality code delivery
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively in English (written and spoken)
Manage tasks and workflow using project management tools such as Jira or ClickUp

What we offer:
A team of open-minded and supportive professionals
Comfortable part-time schedule with autonomy in processes
Full remote work format
Flexible workload and the possibility to combine with studies, personal projects, or other activities
Work-life balance: we value results, not the number of hours spent

Recruitment process: Recruitment interview - Technical interview