Senior Full Stack (React/Node.js) Engineer for Haystack

Who we are

Blackbird Lab is a software development company. While we are practicing international working culture, we are proud representatives of Ukrainian values and traditions. We are a team of 90+ energetic, curious, smart, and open to new challenges tech pros who prefer efficient async communication, flexible working hours, a co-working office model, etc.

Being in this craft for about 5 years, we managed to accumulate expertise and bring value to a number of clients. We cooperate with US and Canadian product companies of different sizes, from small startups to established products, in close, trusted relationships.

All team members, including management, have an engineering background. The process, participants who speak the same language and have a similar approach based on technical principles, is always efficient. It is way easier to make decisions and introduce new features in a team with engineering at heart. It is the technical DNA that lets us build high-quality products that facilitate the lives of our customers users.

Position & client

Haystack is a US-based company that provides a developer tool designed to integrate seamlessly with Jira. It generates detailed reports for project managers and helps monitor team performance and project health.

Stack of the project

React (Typescript) Node.js (Typescript) PostgreSQL Google Cloud Docker

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the stability of the existing system (60% bug fixing, 40% new features and tooling).
• Work on backend development and integrate new features into the full-stack architecture.
• Collaborate with the team on maintaining coding standards and quality.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvements and work on creating a more efficient system.
• Contribute to the overall product development and occasional brainstorming of new features.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in software development.
• Strong experience with Node.js and React (Typescript).
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL.
• Experience with Google Cloud and Docker is optional but a plus.
• Ability to work in a full-stack capacity (including some infrastructure-related tasks).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Upper-Intermediate English speaking level.

Interview process

Initial Questionnaire/Form (5 min) HR Interview (30 min) Technical Interview (30 min) CEO Interview (30 min)

Benefits

We are all for the self-development of each team member. As a part of our team, youll be supported in your professional growth, work on Macs, receive certifications, and visit conferences. On top of that, you will enjoy an attractive social package, including:

Сompetitive monthly compensation Flexible working schedule Working remotely 18 paid vacation working days Paid sick leaves (with 5 undocumented days per year) Health support with medical insurance or sports programs English lessons, sports activities, and charity events Full support of Private Entrepreneur reporting services (ФОП)