Backstage Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. is looking for a software developer specializing in Backstage platform engineering in Jersey City, NJ. The role involves designing and implementing developer portal solutions, integrating with enterprise tools, and enhancing developer productivity through tailored self-service capabilities.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with strong experience in Node.js, TypeScript, React, and integrating Backstage with various platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Backstage platform engineering.
• Experience developing custom Backstage plugins, templates, and Scaffolder workflows.
• Experience integrating Backstage with Jenkins, Terraform, Bitbucket, Vault, and ArgoCD.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise developer portal solutions using Backstage.
• Integrate Backstage with enterprise tools.
• Support integrations with Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.

Skills

Backstage platform engineering

Node.js

TypeScript

React

API-driven orchestration

RBAC

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Backstage

Jenkins

Terraform

Bitbucket

Vault

ArgoCD

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement enterprise developer portal solutions using Backstage.
• Build and maintain custom Backstage plugins, templates, and Scaffolder workflows.
• Design and implement developer self-service capabilities to streamline engineering workflows.
• Develop reusable software templates and standardized engineering blueprints.
• Integrate Backstage with enterprise tools including Jenkins, Terraform, Bitbucket, Vault, ArgoCD, and REST APIs.
• Develop platform components using Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
• Design and maintain software catalog and blueprint management solutions.
• Configure and maintain role-based access control (RBAC) and enterprise authentication integrations.
• Support integrations with Kubernetes and OpenShift environments.
• Collaborate with platform engineering, DevOps, and development teams to improve developer productivity.
• Build standardized "golden path" templates and workflows for engineering teams.
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance developer platform functionality.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for platform components and developer workflows.
• Promote platform engineering best practices and self-service operating models across engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Backstage platform engineering.
• Experience developing custom Backstage plugins, templates, and Scaffolder workflows.
• Experience integrating Backstage with Jenkins, Terraform, Bitbucket, Vault, ArgoCD, and REST APIs.
• Strong development experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and React.
• Experience designing and implementing developer self-service platforms.
• Strong understanding of software catalog and blueprint management concepts.
• Experience with API‑driven orchestration and platform integrations.
• Experience implementing RBAC and enterprise authentication solutions.
• Strong understanding of platform engineering operating models.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating Backstage with OpenShift and Kubernetes.
• Experience working with Internal Developer Platforms (IDPs).
• Familiarity with enterprise DevOps and cloud‑native environments.
• Experience building reusable platform automation and developer experience solutions.