Backend Node + Express Developer

Orbitant; España; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Health insurance

Referral bonus

Training and mentoring

Job summary

Orbitant is a technology boutique seeking Software Engineers (mid and senior) specialized in Node and Express with remote work options. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality software for national and international clients, with a strong focus on evolving skills and practical impact.

You will design, develop, and maintain scalable applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to architectural decisions while mentoring colleagues.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Node.js and Express.js projects.
• Ability to design scalable, maintainable architectures.
• Experience writing clean, tested code and collaborating in teams.
• Proactive with ideas and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Node + Express following best practices.
• Collaborate on architecture and code quality with team and clients.
• Review and improve code; work with legacy systems.
• Mentor teammates and share knowledge within Orbitant.
• Propose new ideas and process improvements with real impact.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

English

Tools

Git

Job description

At Orbitant we are looking for a Software Engineer (mid and senior) specialized in Node + Express (remote).

What is Orbitant?

Orbitant is a technology boutique specialized in developing software for national and international clients, with a total focus on quality and delivering exceptional results.

We don't look to "do for the sake of doing". Every project is built with the intention of delivering real value, always maintaining the highest technical and strategic standards.

• Solid engineering, no shortcuts. We build with intent, good practices, and a long-term vision, designing clean, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Innovation with common sense. We explore emerging technologies, analyze them, and incorporate what truly adds value, avoiding passing trends.
• Business-oriented technology. We always understand the why before the how. Every technical decision aligns with strategic objectives to drive impact and deliver value to the business.

At Orbitant we promote:

• Teamwork and ownership of your work
• Sharing knowledge and learning constantly.
• Flexibility and freedom to carry out your work day-to-day.
• Adapting, evolving, and maintaining a winning attitude.
• Mentoring and being mentored. Constant growth.
• Automating and working in an AI-first way, betting on tools that help us.
• Enjoying what we do and feeling proud of the result.

What are we looking for?

At Orbitant we are looking for Software Engineers and Senior Software Engineers specialized in Node and Express, with experience in different types of projects and environments, but above all with a strong desire to keep growing.

Beyond experience, what we value most is attitude and alignment with our values. We are looking for people who:

• Enjoy learning in their day-to-day and sharing that knowledge
• Feel comfortable communicating with their team and with clients.
• Collaborate actively, without fear of asking or proposing.
• Bring their own ideas and don't simply wait to be assigned tasks.
• Seek to go a little beyond what is expected, always generating real impact.
• Have curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a desire to build things to be proud of.

We are looking for people who not only code, but understand the why behind what we do, and want to deliver real value. We don't hire someone for a project, but people we want to work with long-term.

Responsibilities:

Among the main responsibilities you will have, we can highlight:

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Node + Express following best practices.
• Participate in the design of clean, scalable, and maintainable solutions and architectures together with other team members.
• Review and improve code, ensuring quality and consistency. Ability to work with legacy code.
• Work collaboratively with both technical and business profiles.
• Mentor colleagues, driving their professional development.
• Share knowledge and best practices within the team and at Orbitant.
• Propose new ideas, technologies, or process improvements that add real value.
• Collaborate in cross-functional company activities (training sessions, innovation initiatives...)
• Be responsible for the software you put into production and ensure it meets quality standards.

Requirements:

Must-have:

• Solid experience developing with Node + Express.
• Good understanding of clean, scalable, and maintainable architectures.
• Ability to write clean, well-documented, and tested code.
• Ability to work as part of a team, collaborate actively, and communicate clearly.
• Proactivity to propose ideas and solutions.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools.
• Attitude oriented towards adding value and seeking continuous improvement.
• Desire to learn, teach others, and share knowledge.
• Level of English that allows communication with international team and clients.

Nice to have:

• Passion for researching, learning, and trying new tools.
• Experience working with Cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes.
• Experience with AI or curiosity to learn and work with it day-to-day.
• Experience with microservices-based architectures.
• Experience mentoring and helping other people grow.
• Experience with testing.
• Experience working on systems integration.

What we offer:

• Top office in Madrid with free attendance
• Real flexibility
• Training and mentoring
• Flexible benefits with the possibility of health insurance
• Salary between €33,000 and €53,000 gross per year
• Referral bonus
• Be part of a spectacular team that can't wait for you to join