Backend Developer (Node.js, NestJS)

🌍 Acropolium is an international software development and tech consulting company with 22 years of experience and a partnership-first approach.

💼 Position

Middle Backend Developer (Node.js / NestJS)

📍 Work format

Remote (remote-first), hourly-based cooperation model.

🛠️ Project

We are looking for a mid-level Backend Developer to join our fast-moving engineering team. You’ll work closely with two other backend engineers (including the team lead), our CTO, a corresponding client team, and QA. Together, we build scalable, high-performance systems that power our products.

🚀 Development stage

Active development and optimization of new functionality.

⚙️ Tech stack

• Node.js, NestJS
• PostgreSQL, Redis (optionally InfluxDB)
• Microservices, event-driven architecture (SQS)
• WebSockets (real-time features)
• AWS (nice to have)

🔧 Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using NestJS and Node.js
• Design and optimize data models with PostgreSQL and Redis (optionally InfluxDB)
• Develop and maintain microservices with SQS-based messaging patterns
• Implement real-time features with WebSockets
• Contribute to systems handling large-scale data efficiently
• Collaborate with frontend/client developers, QA, and leadership to deliver end-to-end features
• Participate in code reviews, provide feedback, and help maintain high-quality standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and improve system performance

⭐ Must-have

• 3–5 years of backend development experience
• Strong knowledge of Node.js (NestJS framework experience a big plus)
• Solid database fundamentals, especially Postgres and Redis
• Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with short iteration cycles

🌟 Nice-to-have

• Familiarity with AWS services
• Experience with WebSockets and real-time systems
• Exposure to big data workflows and performance tuning
• Knowledge of time-series databases (InfluxDB or similar)
• Interest in crypto — we build crypto analytics tools to serve the global crypto trading community. While not required, if you’re passionate about crypto, you’ll likely find the work extra exciting.

👥 Team: 2 backend engineers (including Team Lead), Client team, QA

🔎 Hiring process

1️⃣ Intro call with our HR team

2️⃣ Technical interview

3️⃣ Final call with hiring manager

4️⃣ Offer & Onboarding 🚀

🎁 Working conditions & benefits

• Remote-first flexibility — work from anywhere 🌍
• 20 paid vacation days annually 🌴
• Transparent performance reviews & compensation — you’ll always know where you stand 🧾
• Personal development plans (PDPs) and career growth support 📈
• Learning culture: internal trainings + external courses 📚
• Warm onboarding and people-first culture 💙
• On average, team members stay with Acropolium for 5+ years
• Family values & social engagement encouraged 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
• Ongoing care and support for employees in the military 🎖️

✨ Join Acropolium and become part of a team where innovation, trust, and long-term growth are more than just words — they’re the way we work every day. Together, we build technology that matters. 🚀