Tech Lead Node.js Developer

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable Node.js applications and APIs.
• Architect and implement microservices and serverless solutions for high-performance applications.
• Guide and manage a team of developers, conducting code reviews and fostering best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product managers) to deliver seamless solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Node.js, JavaScript, and backend technologies to drive innovation.
• Manage technical documentation and ensure high-quality coding standards.

Benefits

• Motivizer Benefits Platform to choose and manage all your benefits in one place. You receive a budget (550 PLN monthly). You can choose medical care package, meal tickets, sports cards (we have Multisport and on preferential terms, we have membership cards to one of the most popular Gyms), cinema tickets, shop vouchers, discounts and many more.
• Language Courses – you'll have access to a multi-language learning platform enabling you to practice you language skills and learn new ones!
• Regular and systematic further training opportunities - both internally and from external providers. We support your ongoing learning and development.
• Cooperation within an internal community is our everyday reality. We have networking events, coding challenges, and company parties for different occasions.

Qualifications

• University degree (Bachelor or Master) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. 
• Strong expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and JavaScript/TypeScript. 
• Experience with RESTful APIs. 
• Expertise in designing and developing scalable microservices with API gateways and service orchestration
• Proficiency in database management (SQL & NoSQL – e.g., DynamoDB, PostgreSQL). 
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). 
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead a technical team effectively. 
• Open to business travel to London on average once a month.
• Good communication skills in English and Polish. 

Nice to have:

• Experience with GraphQL, and WebSockets. 
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). 
• Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Redis Pub/Sub for real-time data processing.

About Canvas Reply

Canvas Reply, part of the Reply Group, works with some of the world’s biggest brands, providing an end-to-end product design and development service, covering each phase of digital product development. We combine insight, creativity, and technical expertise to deliver tailored digital solutions that allow our clients to stay ahead of the competition. Our services include UX Research, UI/UX Design, Web Development, QA, Sitecore, and Managed Project Delivery.

Canvas Reply is an 130+ person, and fast-growing, digital experience agency, development house, and consultancy with offices in London (HQ), Chester, Manchester and Poland.