JavaScript Backend Developer (Trodo SIA / Latvia)

The role:

The role of JavaScript Backend Developer involves building and maintaining APIs, integrations, tests, and Node.js applications according to best practices. You will work on business-critical backend services, contribute to technical discussions, and help deliver reliable, scalable, and maintainable solutions.

This role is suited for an engineer who can work independently, take ownership of assigned tasks, and contribute their experience to the team.

Responsibilities:

Build and support backend Node.js applications and services

Develop APIs and integrations in collaboration with other team members

Produce clean, efficient code while adhering to coding standards and best practices

Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to deliver high-quality applications

Enhance application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability

Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development practices

Requirements:

Must have 2+ years of commercial software development experience

Hands-on experience with Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript is must

Experience building and maintaining production-grade APIs and backend systems

Strong knowledge of NestJS, Express, Fastify, or similar backend frameworks.

Strong experience with SQL databases

Experience with Docker and containerized environments

Experience with automated testing practices

Ability to write clean, maintainable, and self-documenting code

Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows

Strong English language skills are required for working with software and developing solutions tailored for international audiences and users

Legal right to work and reside in Latvia

Will be considered an advantage:

Experience with event-driven architecture and message brokers

Experience with Redis or other caching solutions

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Experience with Kubernetes

Knowledge of React and/or experience with Next.js

Experience supporting and mentoring less experienced developers

What we offer

Extended health insurance

Flexible benefits (extra holidays or paid GYM)

Growth & development opportunities

Employee Purchase Program

Mental health support program

Fruits (and ice cream during summer), and refreshments in the office

Family-friendly workplace

Celebrations of employee's important life moments

Team buildings and corporate events

Trodo was founded in Norway in 2013 by two young IT enthusiasts (and brothers) and an experienced rally and car maintenance veteran. The synergy of their combined 100 years of life experience laid the foundation for an automotive e-commerce startup that has helped set the standards for the automotive e-commerce market in Europe. Trodo continues to grow by offering online services that prioritize a positive user experience, hoping that anyone who uses Trodo's services for the first time will become a dedicated repeat customer.

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