Hybrid Mid-level Backend Software Engineer

at EveryMatrix

• Job title: Mid-level Backend Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: €2,600 - €4,000 per month
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Grafana, JavaScript, Kafka, Microservices, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.js, Postgres, Prometheus, RabbitMQ
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Zagreb, Croatia

About the role

• Mid Backend Software Engineer designing and maintaining Node.js microservices at OddsMatrix. Collaborate on scalable systems and mentor junior developers in Zagreb's hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Node.js microservices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in software development, with at least 1 year in a Mid-level Backend role.
• Advanced knowledge of Node.js or similar technologies.
• University technical degree.
• Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Experience in building scalable systems, microservices, and designing RESTful APIs.
• Advanced English skills in speaking and writing.
• Bonus points if you are familiar with the following: Real-time monitoring systems and tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience with event-driven architecture or message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).

Benefits

• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule after your first three months with us.
• Sliding work schedule (start anytime between 8:00 to 10:00 am).
• Start with 23 days of annual leave, with 2 additional days added each year, up to 33 days by your fifth year with us.
• Benefit from two Free Fridays each year, limited to one per quarter.
• Support for New Parents: 21 weeks of paid maternity leave, with the flexibility to work from home full-time until your child turns 1 year old.
• 4 weeks of paternity leave, plus the flexibility to work from home full-time until your child is 13 weeks old.
• Our office perks include parking, on-site massages, and frequent team-building activities in various locations.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Paid Personal Days for specific life events, including but not limited to childbirth, wedding, relocation, blood donation, and volunteering.
• Private health insurance and an extended health plan – Wiener; annual medical checks at the Aviva polyclinic.
• Access online learning platforms like Udemy for Business, LinkedIn Learning or O’Reilly and a budget for external training.
• In-house English course and presentation skills training.
• Multisport card.
• Travel expenses – depending on the place of residence.
• Easter, Christmas, summer, and referral bonuses.