Route Maps AI
Senior Backend Developer (Node.js / NestJS / AWS)
Route Maps AIUkraine5 days ago
Full-timeRemote FriendlyEngineering, Information Technology

About us


We’re a Ukrainian startup building a new generation of route-optimization and delivery-automation tools for couriers, drivers, and service businesses.

Our vision — transform chaotic, inefficient deliveries into a seamless, intelligent ecosystem for both individuals and companies.

Now building a scalable, production-grade product from scratch — the foundation for future B2B ecosystem

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the backend direction and help architect the foundation for a system designed to scale from thousands to millions of users.


Your role

Lead backend architecture for a next-generation mobile app that will scale to millions of users. Work directly with the founder to design the system's architecture, performance, and scalability.


What you'll do

  • Architect and implement backend systems using Node.js (NestJS)
  • Design scalable data models with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
  • Build a modular, high-performance backend ready for multi-service expansion
  • Develop containerized infrastructure (Docker + Kubernetes)
  • Take part in the configuration and management of AWS environments (ECS/Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch)
  • Collaborate with mobile developers for seamless API integration
  • Optimize performance, scalability, and fault tolerance


Required skills

  • 4+ years of backend development with Node.js / TypeScript
  • Expertise with NestJS and microservice or monolithic architecture
  • Proficiency in PostgreSQL or MongoDB (schema design, indexing, scaling)
  • Experience building distributed, high-load systems
  • Strong understanding of AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM)
  • Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
  • Knowledge of cloud-native design and horizontal scalability
  • Strong ownership and independent decision-making


Nice to have

  • Event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS)
  • Real-time data flows (WebSockets, Pub/Sub, Firebase)
  • Clean architecture patterns


Soft skills

  • Strong technical leadership and architectural thinking
  • Clear communication and collaboration
  • Proactive problem-solving approach
  • Ability to work independently in a startup environment


What we offer

  • Core role from day one — shape the entire backend system
  • Half autonomy to architect, experiment, and define standards
  • Long-term collaboration and meaningful technical growth
  • Direct work with the founder, product, and design
  • Remote-first, async-friendly, zero bureaucracy


To apply: Send your CV and briefly describe your most technically challenging backend project.

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