Backend Developer Lead

Who we are
We are a Ukrainian multiproduct company for more than 500.000 clients from 120 countries.
Since 1997, we have been streamlining data workflows for professionals and teams with our intuitive and efficient software products. We’re committed to enhancing our customers' experience across the globe by minimizing data-related tasks and enabling them to focus on more inspiring goals. Whether it’s Fortune-100 companies or individuals, we provide a customer-centric approach, delivering high-quality solutions and exceptional support.

Product that needs your engagement
Mobion is a cloud-based white-label platform for ride-hailing and corporate transport services. Launched in 2016 by Devart, it supports operators in 6+ countries and has handled over 20 million rides for 4M+ users and 500K drivers.
Our ecosystem includes rider and driver apps, a real-time dispatch system, admin dashboards, and branded web portals — all backed by a secure, scalable Azure infrastructure. We offer both SaaS and franchise models to help partners grow fast across regions.

Your future team of professionals
You will lead and work closely with the Mobion Backend Team, currently consisting of four Backend Developers. In this role, you will combine hands-on engineering with technical leadership, helping the team make sound architectural decisions, improve engineering practices, and deliver reliable backend solutions.
We value ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and open feedback. You will play a key role in mentoring developers, driving technical improvements, and creating an environment where the team can grow while solving real product and business challenges.
Your future challenges and opportunities
Opportunities
Lead the technical evolution of a business-critical backend platform used across multiple countries.
Shape backend architecture, engineering standards, and technical practices across the team.
Modernize a mature Node.js/TypeScript platform while continuing to deliver business value.
Mentor Backend Developers and introduce modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development.

Challenges
Balance continuous product delivery with gradual modernization of a complex production system.
Reduce technical debt and architectural coupling without disruptive rewrites.
Strengthen automated testing, observability, reliability, security, and CI/CD practices.
Lead technical change while aligning decisions across Product, QA, DevOps, Architecture, and Engineering teams.

Impact you will make
As Lead Backend Developer, you will take technical ownership of Mobion’s backend platform, combining hands-on development with architecture, engineering improvements, and team leadership.
Lead backend architecture and technical decision-making for the Mobion platform.
Combine hands-on Node.js/TypeScript development with technical leadership of the Backend Team.
Drive the gradual modernization of legacy components while maintaining platform stability and delivery speed.
Improve system performance, reliability, observability, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
Mentor Backend Developers, support technical growth, and strengthen engineering standards across the team.
Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and Software Architecture to turn business needs into scalable technical solutions.

Skills we are looking for
5+ years of hands-on backend product development experience with strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
2+ years of experience as a Team Lead or Tech Lead, combining hands-on development with technical leadership.
Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL/MySQL and Redis.
Experience designing and evolving distributed systems, REST/WebSocket APIs, and event-driven integrations.
Experience modernizing legacy systems through incremental refactoring, automated testing, and CI/CD practices.
Solid experience with cloud-native production environments, including Azure, Kubernetes, observability, reliability, and application security.
Experience driving technical improvements across architecture, code quality, and engineering practices, combined with strong mentoring and leadership skills.
Experience or strong practical interest in AI-assisted engineering and spec-driven development.
Experience with mobility, logistics, or transportation products is a plus.

Benefits you get
Maintain your work-life balance
Manage your own working hours with our flexible schedule
19 days of annual vacation granted on a pro-rata basis
No overtimes required
Hybrid type of cooperation
Whether you prefer to work remotely in the comfort of your home office or from one of our 4 offices, you can still take part in increasing the world`s awareness about quality Ukrainian products from any part of the world
Stay healthy
Medical insurance from one of the top insurance companies in Ukraine with a wide range of included services, as well as special programs for relatives; and special options for those who live abroad.
15 working days of sick leave per year — because your health is a priority.
Grow with us
In-house English courses — increase your proficiency through our online courses and speaking clubs with a native speaker
Online learning activities — workshops, lectures, and webinars to enhance your leadership, management, and self-awareness skills
Experience exchange — we are proud of our team of professionals who gladly share their deep expertise in all kinds of fields with the rest of the team
Promotions, rotations, and transitions — when you believe your skills could benefit a different role or team.
Stand with Ukraine!
We have an active pro-Ukrainian position, and that means we help our army, our servicemen, and their families not only through constant donations and volunteering, but also through our military leave policy, special health insurance options, and financial help

We are a perfect match if you share our values
We are professionals in our field.
We know how to turn up our professionalism to the maximum, because we are experts who enjoy solving complex tasks.
We know how to focus on the product, think big, and at the same time delve deep into the details.

We create a calm and friendly atmosphere within the company.
We value the freedom of open and transparent communications.
Radical honesty is embedded in the foundation of our culture.

We are open to new things and constantly develop and practice regular knowledge sharing, which helps us evolve continuously.
Most importantly, the company creates an environment where we can fulfill our potential upon a solid foundation.

Our Hiring Process
Recruitment Interview
Technical Interview
Case Interview
Offer Call
We strive to ensure transparency and openness in the hiring process, and we understand the importance of providing timely feedback. If your resume meets the job requirements, we will contact you to clarify details and schedule an interview within 2 weeks after your application is submitted.
The timeframe for feedback between interview stages may take up to 2 weeks.