Warsaw, Kyiv Remote (Global) Full-time

Zeely Inc. is hiring a Senior Back-End Developer

About the Role

Join Zeely Inc. as a Senior Back-End Developer to build and maintain a high-growth AI-powered platform that generates viral user-generated content and ad campaigns for small businesses. You will work directly with stakeholders, influence product decisions, and contribute to a scalable, clean-code-driven system used by over 1 million users in the US.

What You'll Do

  • Developing and maintaining the back-end of web applications
  • Designing and building REST APIs
  • Working with PostgreSQL and Redis databases
  • Integrating with third-party APIs
  • Building and deploying applications on AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront)
  • Writing unit and integration tests
  • Optimizing application performance
  • Debugging and troubleshooting issues
  • Writing technical documentation
  • Conducting code reviews

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of commercial experience with Node.js applications
  • 1+ year of experience with microservices architecture
  • 2+ years of hands-on work with Redis and PostgreSQL/MySQL (data modeling, indexing, caching, ORM such as Prisma/TypeORM/Drizzle ORM)
  • Experience with AWS
  • 2+ years of experience with message brokers
  • 1+ year of experience with Docker
  • Understanding of scalable and reliable system design principles
  • Experience with version control systems (Git)
  • English level: Upper-Intermediate

Nice to Have

  • 1+ year of experience with the NestJS framework
  • Experience with payment systems
  • Valid AWS certification
  • Commercial experience with high-load systems
  • Experience building back-end for iOS, Android, and web applications
  • Experience with Terraform/Pulumi
  • Commercial experience with AI APIs

Technical Stack

Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, AWS (EC2, S3, CloudFront), Docker, Git, Prisma, TypeORM, Drizzle ORM, NestJS, Terraform, Pulumi, Message brokers

Team & Environment

130+ professionals in a remote-first team with offices in Warsaw and Kyiv.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to building AI-powered tools
  • Join a strong A-level team that motivates you to grow and achieve more
  • Remote-first approach: work from anywhere, with the option to visit our offices in Warsaw and Kyiv
  • Paid day offs and sick leaves — we care about your work-life balance
  • Regular performance reviews to ensure your growth is transparent and rewarded
  • Financial support — consultations for private entrepreneurs from our dedicated finance team

Work Mode

Remote-first with option to visit offices in Warsaw and Kyiv. Global team locations include Warsaw and Kyiv.

Zeely Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Required Skills
Node.jsREST APIsPostgreSQLMySQLRedisAWSDockerGitPrismaTypeORMmicroservicesdata modelingcachingORMmessage brokers Node.jsREST APIsPostgreSQLMySQLRedisAWSDockerGitPrismaTypeORMmicroservicesdata modelingcachingORMmessage brokers
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Zeely Inc.
Zeely AI is a platform that leverages artificial intelligence to generate viral UGC videos and ad banners, and to launch effective ad campaigns on Facebook and Instagram — helping small businesses get noticed and grow.
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Job Details
Category backend
Posted 7 months ago