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We are looking for a Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer for an internal platform team delivering a Backstage.io portal and software catalog. You will shape standards, integrate ELK, JIRA Service Desk, and Jenkins/CICD into Backstage, and enable Terraform execution while working across distributed teams—apply now.

Responsibilities

Define frontend architecture decisions, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance




Practice spec-driven development by starting each feature from a spec and keeping implementations traceable to it
Lead technically by reviewing code, setting frontend standards, and mentoring other engineers
Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog
Add Backstage extensions and templates and create render scripts
Implement a capability to run Terraform scripts
Connect JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage
Integrate Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage
Coordinate independently with distributed, cross-functional teams

Requirements

Proven experience with 5+ years in Node.js backend development
Deep expertise in TypeScript for production-grade services
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, web application hosting, and deployment
Ability to work independently with distributed, cross-functional teams
Practical proficiency with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including Agents, Skills, MCP,

📌 Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer (Colombia)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Colombia