About this role

Technical Lead (node.js, backend) OneRail Poland Sp. z o.o. Daily tasks: - Define the technical direction, making pivotal design decisions to ensure our architecture is scalable, maintainable, and high performing. - Stay hands-on with coding, leading by example and ensuring adherence to best practices in security, performance, development, deployment and observability. - Implement scalable microservices, API gateways, and event-driven architectures, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery and fault tolerance strategies are in place.

- Champion high-quality code testing, automation testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD). - Oversee Azure-based cloud architecture, optimizing performance, security, and cost efficiency. - Directly supervise, mentor, and develop a team of 5-7 engineers, providing career guidance and fostering a culture of engineering excellence full of collaboration, accountability and professional growth. - Actively recruit and interview top talent to strengthen the engineering team.

- Collaborate with Product Managers to align roadmap priorities, streamline development workflows, and enhance team processes for improved efficiency and operational excellence. - Optimize development workflows and SDLC processes to improve team velocity, efficiency and maintain low cycle times. - Establish engineering KPIs and leverage data-driven insights to enhance performance. - Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve our platform.

Musts: Node.js, React, API, RESTful, Microservices, RabbitMQ, Kafka, MySQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB, Azure, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Agile, CI/CD, Problem-Solving, Team management 8+ years in software engineering (ideally Node.js + React tech stack), with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. Demonstrated expertise in designing and developing scalable APIs, with knowledge of RESTful principles and best practices.

Knowledge of microservices architecture and related design patterns / best practices. Experience with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architecture / patterns. Experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, CosmosDB or similar. Experience utilizing cloud services (Azure and GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices. Experience in managing software releases, performance monitoring, and reliability improvements.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to explain complex technical concepts to engineers, executives, and cross-functional teams. Advanced proficiency in English, both written and spoken (B2+). Why Join OneRail Poland? Innovation at its Core: Work on industry-leading technology that is shaping the future of logistics. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

Collaborative Culture: Join a team of talented engineers and industry experts. Exciting Challenges: Solve complex problems and contribute to impactful projects. Flexibility: We offer a flexible hybrid work style and flexible employment types to suit your needs, ensuring a work-life balance that works for you. Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary and benefits package. Office location: Kraków, Poland Work Style: hybrid (2-3 days from the office / week preferred).

Salary levels: 28 000 – 32 000 PLN/ month

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