Node.js Fullstack Engineer

About the Role

Working in a mature, production environment with real users, reliability, performance, and scalability are critical. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys hands-on development, can deliver features with some guidance, and is growing into owning larger parts of the system. This is not a greenfield project, so experience with existing systems and the ability to enhance them is essential.

Robots & Pencils' commitment to innovation and excellence is evident in its Advanced AWS Partnership and the highly exclusive AWS Patterns Partnership, a distinction held by only a handful of companies worldwide. By joining this team, you'll not only leverage these cutting-edge technologies but also contribute to the development of AI-native platforms, such as agentic learning systems designed to enable human-centered learning in the Age of AI.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js, including serverless architectures like AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Contribute to frontend features, ensuring smooth integration across the stack.
• Design and develop RESTful APIs that support frontend applications and external systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code with solid unit testing practices.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to enhance existing systems and deliver high-quality features.
• Contribute to workflows using orchestration tools and support event-driven processes and asynchronous system operations.
• Assist in optimizing the performance and scalability of services, following secure and reliable data handling practices.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions to ensure continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
• Troubleshoot issues in production environments with support from senior team members.
• Contribute to logging, monitoring, and debugging efforts to improve system reliability.
• Assist with deployment and release processes in cloud-native environments, such as AWS and Docker.

What We Are Looking For

• 3-5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong experience with Node.js and building fullstack applications.
• Basic to intermediate experience with cloud environments, with AWS being the preferred platform.
• Familiarity with API design and backend systems, as well as databases (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Experience working in production environments with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Solid unit testing practices and experience with containerization (e.g., Docker).
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in distributed teams.
• A passion for continuous learning and staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in software engineering.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Python and its applications in software development.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and workflow orchestration tools.
• Familiarity with AWS services (Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SQS, etc.) and AI/LLM-based systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., CDK).

Benefits and Perks

• The opportunity to work on meaningful, production-grade systems that impact real users.
• Collaboration with a global team of engineers, designers, and strategists who value innovation and excellence.
• Leveraging advanced AWS practices and modern architecture through the company's exclusive partnerships.
• Participation in a mature and evolving engineering environment with real opportunities for growth.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.
• Flexible working hours and remote work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to the latest technologies and tools, as well as professional development opportunities.
• A culture that promotes continuous learning, feedback, and knowledge sharing among team members.

• Ensure your portfolio showcases projects that demonstrate your proficiency in Node.js and fullstack development, highlighting any experience with AWS and cloud environments.
• Prepare to talk about your approach to writing clean, maintainable code and your experience with unit testing practices.
• Familiarize yourself with the company's technology stack and be ready to discuss how you can contribute to and learn from their Advanced AWS Partnership and AWS Patterns Partnership.
• Highlight your ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team setting and your experience with event-driven architectures and workflow orchestration tools.
• Be prepared to discuss your career goals and how this role aligns with your aspirations, demonstrating your passion for continuous learning and innovation in software engineering.
• Research the company culture and be ready to ask informed questions during the interview process, showing your interest in the role and the company's values.