Senior Full-Stack Engineer (Node.js & React)

Senior level

Full time

Novi Sad, Serbia or remote

The Challenge You'll Tackle

As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer at Codetribe, you aren't just an individual contributor; you are a technical anchor. You will develop complex, high-traffic applications, making high-level architectural decisions that balance immediate delivery with long-term maintainability. You will act as a bridge between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring the "tribe" maintains its reputation for software craftsmanship.

How You'll Make an Impact

System Architecture: Design and implement distributed systems, microservices, and serverless architectures using Node.js.
Frontend Strategy: Define the state management patterns and component architecture for large-scale React applications to ensure scalability and performance.
Code Quality & Governance: Set the standard for clean code, perform code reviews, and implement testing strategies (Unit, Integration, E2E).
Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in both the backend (database indexing, caching strategies) and the frontend (rendering optimization, bundle sizing).
DevOps Culture: Influence CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure decisions to ensure smooth, automated deployments.
Consultative Approach: Work directly with stakeholders to refine product roadmaps, providing technical feasibility assessments and effort estimations.

The Mastery We're Seeking

Experience Level: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript: Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, closures, modern ES standards, and JS/TS quirks.
Frontend Expert: Proven experience in building complex SPAs, SSR apps, and static apps, managing side effects, and optimizing the virtual DOM, preferably using React and Next.js.
Backend Powerhouse: Expert-level knowledge of Node.js (NestJS or Express) and experience building scalable, secure APIs.
Data Modeling: Expert knowledge of both relational and non-relational database systems, with an emphasis on DynamoDB, MongoDB, and OpenSearch/Elasticsearch, including advanced querying and schema design.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, with an emphasis on Lambda, Cognito, DynamoDB, OpenSearch, CloudWatch, and RDS.

Skills That Will Set You Apart

The "Big Picture" Thinker: You look beyond the ticket to understand why we are building a feature.
Pragmatism: You know when to strive for "perfect" code and when to ship a "working" solution.
Mentorship: You enjoy seeing your teammates grow and are comfortable providing constructive, empathetic feedback.

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BENEFITS

Our commitment to you

Our benefits are our promise to invest in your growth, support your well-being, and build our community together.

Your Growth & Mastery

We are committed to your professional journey and believe mastery is a continuous pursuit. We invest in your development through dedicated education, helping you stay at the forefront of technology and expand your expertise.

Your Well-Being & Balance

Exceptional work is the product of a healthy, balanced, and empowered life. We build our culture on a foundation of trust and autonomy, offering a truly flexible hybrid work environment (from our Novi Sad office or fully remote), a flexible start to your workday (from 7 to 10 AM), and a generous vacation package with initial 24 vacation days with up to 30 days annually. Your health is paramount, which is why we provide a private health package of your choice and paid sick leave to ensure you have the support you need.

Our Community & Partnership

We are a team, not just a collection of individuals. Our community is built on a foundation of mutual respect and lasting relationships. We strengthen these bonds through regular team events, monthly gatherings, and bi-yearly team-building trips. We support growing families with a motherhood bonus and holiday traditions that celebrate children. Last but not least, our pet-friendly offices bring extra joy to daily life, reflecting a culture where every member feels valued and connected.

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