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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.

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 Agen

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