Backend Developer (Full remote within Spain)

Life is too short to work for a boring company, so why don’t you join us? We are looking for a Node JS Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Does that sound like you?

But first, let’s break the ice!

Who we are & what we do

At Leadtech, we work hard... and play harder! Our mission is to bring forward new business ideas and empower employees to achieve their goals in the online business world.

Since 2009, we have been fostering innovative and creative techniques across many industries, making us pioneers in online project management.

Leadtech is dedicated to constant improvement and inspiring new ideas daily for the world we live in and the future to come.

If you have a creative and innovative mind, Leadtech is looking for you!

Does this still look like your cup of tea? There’s more

Responsibilities

You’re our perfect candidate if you:

• Work as part of a team developing applications and services using Agile development methods
• Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure
• Back-end services for payment processing administration and management
• Code, teste and operate Node.js based services
• Effectively use tools and ingenuity to identify and fix defects before they become a problem
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and high-performance applications
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Integration of data storage solutions

Your expertise in a nutshell:

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript and Typescript.
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks like Express and Nestjs.
• Having used and build REST APIs
• Experience with SQS, Redis and Elasticsearch (nice to have)
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Understanding accessibility and security compliance
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests with test frameworks like Jest.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

Extra awesomeness scores points!

• Previous working experience as a Node.js Developer for 3years
• BA in computer science or similar relevant field
• Familiarity with the whole web stack, including protocols and web server optimization techniques
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving aptitude
• Attention to details

Interested? Keep on reading!

Leadtech offers an exceptional working environment in a dynamic and international team. We invest in people’s development offering the opportunity for continuous training and career growth.

Some of the perks of working with us:

• Competitive salary
• Full-time, permanent contract
• Private health insurance
• 25 days of holiday + your birthday off
• Flexible vacation time (no blackout days)
• Flextime (7- 9.30h / 15:30-18.30h)
• Free Friday afternoons (a 7-hour workday!)
• 35-hour week for the full month of August (free afternoons!)
• Flexibility to work from home
• Other benefits paid from the gross salary (ticket restaurant, transport tickets, nursery tickets)
• Team-building activities
• Monthly afterwork
• Free coffee and snacks
• Free fresh fruit
• English courses
• Permanent internal training + annual budget for external training
• Games room (Nintendo, table tennis, futbolín)
• Terrace at the office
• An innovative approach to all internal processes and businesses
• Work with the latest technologies + Career progress opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Leadtech is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer, which means we encourage applications from people with different backgrounds, interests, and personal circumstances. Our team welcomes applicants regardless of their race, gender, age, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, and/or disabilities. All we need is your high energy, skills, and willingness to be part of a great project!

Hiring process

• First step: 15-minute phone interview to get to know you
• Second step: On-site interview with HR and your future manager to talk about the position and how we approach work. It includes a brief skill assessment test
• Third step: HR’s timely response regarding the status of your application and/or a second interview

Sounds good? Apply now!

We’re looking forward to meeting you.

Location

You'll have the flexibility to choose whether you'd like to come to the office every day, from time to time, or work fully remote. We want you to find the best combination for you.

If you prefer to be surrounded with amazing people, our exceptional office is in Barcelona's Blue Building, located right on the city's seafront. Besides our stunning views, you'll enjoy our office perks such as free fruit, snacks, and coffee and you'll also be able to take part in our Mario Kart and table tennis competitions.

The personal data you provide will be used to manage your candidacy for the corporate selection processes that fit your profile. If you wish, you can exercise your rights of access, rectification or cancellation by sending a letter to Avenida Litoral, 12-14, 5ta planta, Barcelona 08005, or emailing us at protecciondedatos@LeadTech.com, including a document that validates your identity.