Backend Node.js Engineer (remote)

Appfire is an enterprise collaboration software company that enables teams to plan and deliver their best work. Since launching in 2005 as one of the original Atlassian ecosystem partners, Appfire has built a portfolio of top-selling apps for more than 30,000 customers — including 55% of Fortune 500 companies. As a product-led company, Appfire identifies gaps in industries serving developers and client support teams and then builds solutions that drive productivity and efficiency.

Appfire continues to grow exponentially, with teams spanning 20+ countries. We are financially strong, continuously meeting or exceeding revenue targets, and we invest heavily in strengthening the foundation of our organisation. Being philanthropic is integral to operating our business, so we donate 1% of employee time, product, profit, and equity as part of our Pledge 1% commitment.

Come join our team!

Job Purpose and Overview:

You will be joining our 7pace product team. 7Pace is an industry leader and a well renowned brand that delivers deeply integrated, effortless time tracking for teams of any size. With transparent time tracking, accurate data for insights, and out-of-the-box reporting it empowers end users to be productive, own their time, and be efficient. We are trusted by 2000+ customers, including famous brands like Microsoft, Accenture, DHL, Volvo, or Deloitte, with already over 200 million hours logged in. 7Pace is a product that customers love and want to use. Join us to build an app that we can be proud of!

What you will do:

• Be a part of a self-organising, cross-functional product team and cooperate closely with other Software Engineers, UX Designers, Product Managers, Team Leaders, and with other specialists like Product Marketeers or Support Engineers;
• Follow the best engineering practices: automated testing, code reviews, pair programming, YBIYRI (you built it you run it);
• Share your thoughts openly and honestly on what would be the best for the customers and the business: you will be part of discussions about the future of our products and Appfire;
• Decide freely about your day and assignments - we do not micromanage people and we do care about work & life balance;
• Be the change you seek - if you see that something can be improved, suggest how and make it happen (alone or by engaging your colleagues)

What you will need:

• Proven record of delivery of several software development projects or products;
• Hands-on experience with back-end technologies, specifically REST API with Node.js and Typescript. Whereas we appreciate some breadth, we value the depth even more;
• Truly engineering approach to solving problems. Good theoretical foundations of computer science (e.g. data structures, algorithms and computational complexity, FP, OOP) are super practical in the ever-changing landscape of technologies;
• Understanding of modern micro-service architectures, and practical experience implementing them in Azure (GCP or AWS), familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes;
• Solid architectural understanding of web applications, including performance, quality and security aspects;
• Willingness to learn and use multiple technologies, both backend (C#, ASP.NET Core) and frontend (React, Redux);
• Familiarity with SQL and relational databases is a plus (PostgreSQL or MSSQL are preferred);
• Command of English at level B2 or higher.

What we offer:

• Salary (employment contract, UoP): 13 000 - 20 000 PLN gross/month 
• Possibility to apply for 50% tax deductible costs on creative works (AKUP/IP tax-deductible costs)
• Indefinite employment contract from day one, no trial periods
• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
• 26 paid days off, regardless of years of experience
• Wellness days – additional time-off each month to recharge and take care of yourself (1 day per month)
• Private healthcare
• MyBenefit platform - 150 PLN/month to spend on available shops, restaurants, gyms, etc.
• Home office allowance - 200 PLN/month to cover your electricity and internet bills
• Lunch card - 300 PLN/month to spend on groceries / restaurants (excluding alcohol and other excise duties items)
• Life insurance
• English language courses