Backend Engineer
Choice is a leading European food-tech B2B SaaS platform. We empower over 30,000+ restaurants across 20 countries to increase their revenue through a unified digital ecosystem: QR payments, online reservations, and delivery management.
With key offices in Prague and Warsaw, we are building a dynamic team of enthusiasts who value flexibility, zero bureaucracy, and the freedom to experiment. We are a start-up with a proven track record of success, actively scaling across Europe.
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We are looking for a skilled NodeJS Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to building high-performance, reliable, and scalable systems that power thousands of restaurants worldwide. You will work with a modern tech stack and collaborate with a professional, product-driven team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js.
- Work with MongoDB and Redis to ensure efficient data storage and caching.
- Build and manage containerized applications with Docker.
- Deploy and scale applications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product managers to deliver features.
- Ensure system performance, security, and reliability across all services.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
- Leverage modern AI-powered development tools and coding assistants to improve developer productivity, code quality, and delivery speed.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- 3–5 years of experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB (modeling, indexing, performance optimization).
- Experience with Redis for caching and message queues.
- Practical knowledge of Docker for containerization.
- Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other major cloud providers.
- Solid understanding of system design, REST APIs, and microservices.
- Practical experience working with AI-powered coding tools and development agents, such as OpenAI Codex, Claude, or similar solutions.
- Ability to effectively use different AI models for software development, including code generation, refactoring, debugging, code review, testing, and technical problem-solving.
- Understanding of how to validate, review, and improve AI-generated code and ensure it meets production-quality standards.
- Proactive communicator who thrives in a collaborative, remote-first environment.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes or CI/CD pipelines is a significant plus.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary based on your professional experience.
- Remote-first culture with flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to work on a global product with a modern tech stack.
- Professional growth, learning budget, and clear career development paths.
- Work in a friendly, international team with zero bureaucracy.
- Vibrant team culture with regular events and a focus on innovation.
- Stability and growth in a fast-scaling European food-tech leader.
Ready to grow with us? If you are ambitious and driven, let’s talk! Apply now or recommend a friend who might be interested!
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