Senior Node.js Developer

Svitla Systems Inc. is looking for a Senior Node.js Developer with AWS for a full-time position (40 hours per week) in Europe. Our client is a company that creates interactive games, quizzes, and adventures specifically designed for children.  Requirements • 4-5 years of experience as a Back End Developer with Node.js and NestJS (for complex services). • Knowledge of AWS: Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB, General AWS architecture & services. • Understanding of serverless/microservices architecture. • Understanding of data-heavy backend systems (aggregation, querying, performance). • Experience in CI/CD & production troubleshooting. • Excellent written and spoken English. • Excellent communication skills and initiative to report product/feature/software issues immediately. • Ability to self-structure your work in an ambiguous environment. • Sharp attention to detail and solid communication skills. • Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to dig into unfamiliar parts of the service, system, and applications. Nice to have • Experience with EKS. • Knowledge of hardware-integrated systems. • Familiarity with event-driven architectures. • Experience supporting mobile app backends. • Strong ownership mindset in small-to-mid-size teams. Responsibilities • Develop and maintain backend services in Node.js. • Build and support serverless components (AWS Lambda, AWS Glue). • Implement data aggregation, querying, and transformation logic. • Work with DynamoDB as the primary datastore. • Design and maintain microservices / serverless services. • Own features end‑to‑end, including production support. • Investigate and fix production issues. • Collaborate with mobile, QA, and hardware-related teams. • Participate in backend architecture and technical decisions. We offer • US and EU projects based on advanced technologies. • Competitive compensation based on skills and experience. • Regular performance appraisals to support your growth. • Flexibility in workspace, either remote or our welcoming office. • Bonuses for article writing, public talks, and other activities. • Generous time off, including vacation, national holidays, sick leaves, and family days. • Personalized learning programs tailored to your interests and skill development. • Free tech webinars and meetups organized by Svitla. • Regular corporate online activities. • Awesome team and a friendly, supportive community!