Backend Developer - Senior
Ever wanted to be a founding engineer of a Silicon Valley minded start-up?
Hybrid
The role
Instant Commerce is looking for a Backend Developer who has experience with TypeScript and has worked with NodeJS and frameworks such as NestJS, ExpressJS and TypeORM.
In this role, you'll be working on new features, integrations with 3rd party applications and open source projects to boost developer experience for our customers. With our headquarters in Amsterdam, you will be able to join a hybrid-work-friendly team.
What you’ll do if you join us:
Build modern backend applications with TypeScript and NestJS
Extend and maintain our growing list of 3rd party integrations
Optimize our system to make sure it runs smoothly at all times
Collaborate with frontend developers to create new blocks and components for our ever expanding UI system
Collaborate with other developers and designers in ensuring technical feasibility
Requirements
7+ years of experience working as a Backend Developer
3+ years of experience with Node.js, relational databases & SQL and ExpressJS
Strong understanding of ES6, TypeScript, and Testing
Experience developing applications using GraphQL
Portfolio of relevant experience
Experience working in an English speaking environment
Experience working with UX/UI/Product designers
Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills
Bonus if you have worked with:
Cloud service providers (we use Google Cloud Platform)
GraphQL
Terraform
Benefits
This role is a killer opportunity to work with one of Amsterdam’s most dynamic and fast moving start-ups in tech. You’ll be a pivotal member of the team with a chance to put your stamp on our business as we expand globally in the next year and beyond.
A career-defining opportunity to shape the future of a scaling business
Becoming part of an international, highly talented, and ambitious team
We work Hybrid with remote-first principles and an Amsterdam HQ. Keyword: flexibility
The opportunity to profit from exponential growth through stock options
Unlimited vacation days + National holidays
Monthly team events
Yearly company retreat
Access to mental health support via OpenUp
Flexible employee benefits via YourCampus
Pension
MacBook M1 Pro
The biggest determinants of success are a willingness to learn, try new things, fail, and pushing yourself to grow. An enriching working environment helps you prosper as a human being and experience exceptional personal growth through work as the vehicle. If this is what you've been looking for, apply!
FAQ
Frequent Questions
What is your hiring process?
We will start with an interview to get to know you and see if there is a potential fit. Then you are asked to make a take-home assignment to assess skill-level. Based on that you will be invited for the 2nd interview. Lastly, we will make an offer to whom we feel is the best fit for the role.
Can I work remote?
Yes, but not full-time.
Can I freelance with you?
We believe in creating 90% of the work in-house. For the occasional 10% we are definitely open to meet people who are great in what they do.
I am not a European citizen, can you sponsor my visa?
Yes we can! As a matter of fact, we have 3+ non-european nationalities in the team.
Sometimes all you need to do is take that first step
Maybe you're still kinda good where you are but slowly exploring opportunities for 6-12 months from now. Break the ice, fill in this 1-minute form and we'll set up an intro call if there's a potential match.