Senior Backend Engineer

Umbrel; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Umbrel is seeking engineers who primarily work with TypeScript, build APIs in Node.js, and occasionally use Shell. You will operate as a generalist, not tied to a single framework, and you will figure out solutions autonomously while keeping user needs at the center.

We value clear, frequent communication and accountability to teammates, with a strong foundation in Linux, Docker and networking. If you enjoy learning new things and shipping well-thought-out results, join us in a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Generalist engineers who can work across the stack and adapt to different areas.
• Strong communication skills and ability to write clearly.
• Autonomy to figure out solutions and take ownership.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks.
• Accountability to teammates and stakeholders.
• Balance speed with quality; shipping when appropriate.
• Fundamental understanding of Linux, Docker and networking.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

Shell

User-centric thinking

Autonomy

Communication

Accountability

Curiosity

Shipping good judgement

Generalist mindset

Learning on the job

Linux

Docker

Networking

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

Shell

Linux

Docker

Networking

Job description

Engineers on our team today:

• Work primarily in TypeScript, and dabble in Shell as necessary
• Build APIs in Node.js
• Are extremely supportive, especially when teammates are faced with new challenges
• Are left to autonomously figure out solutions to their challenges
• Think hard about every problem and its solution from user’s perspective
• Value clear and frequent communication (we do a lot of reading and writing)
• Enjoy being a generalist and are not tied down to a specific framework or surface area of our codebase
• Are naturally curious and willing to learn something they don’t have experience in
• Feel a great sense of accountability to each other
• Have good judgement of when to ship: perfect is the enemy of good
• Have a fundamental understanding of Linux/Docker/networking