Hybrid Senior Software Developer – React/Node.js

at Netigate

• Job title: Senior Software Developer – React/Node.js
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Apache, Azure, Cloud, ETL, JavaScript, Kafka, Material UI, Microservices, Node.js, NoSQL, RabbitMQ, React, SQL, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Helsinki, Finland

About the role

• Senior Software Developer at Netigate creating scalable backend services in Node.js and React. Collaborating in an agile environment to shape product architecture and enhance AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build robust, scalable, and production-ready backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers (React) to deliver seamless end-to-end experiences.
• Take ownership of technical decisions and architecture choices, leading by example within the team.
• Contribute to frontend development when needed - you're comfortable jumping into React codebases to support the team.
• Work with Azure cloud infrastructure (including pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, etc.) to deploy and manage services.
• Leverage data streaming platforms like Kafka and RabbitMQ to build scalable data services.
• Build and deploy with GitHub Actions, Azure stack, ArgoCD, and Argo Workflows - supported by our SRE team.
• Work with modern data retrieval systems, including vector databases and hybrid search engines, to enhance our AI-driven capabilities.
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay on top of evolving technologies and help the team stay ahead of the curve.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with Node.js and TypeScript - you're not just fluent, you're persuasive.
• Strong background in building scalable backend architectures, APIs, and microservices.
• Solid experience with React, preferably Material UI - you can contribute to frontend development and understand the full stack perspective.
• Experience working with modern data systems - databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching strategies, and data pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Azure or similar cloud platforms.
• You understand how to design systems for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Solid grasp of software engineering best practices - testing, CI/CD, code reviews, and documentation.
• You're fluent in English and an excellent communicator - comfortable explaining complex ideas clearly.
• You're collaborative, humble, and care about team success as much as your own.
• Bonus for experience with AI/ML integrations, vector databases, or LLM-based applications.
• Bonus for knowledge of Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, and ETL/ELT platforms.
• Bonus for experience with modern agentic systems and AI tooling.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within an international growing company.
• An inclusive and supportive work environment where diversity and creativity are celebrated.
• Flat structure, open culture, and leadership that listens.
• Summer festival and New Year party to celebrate successes.
• Mentoring team members and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.