We are looking for a Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer for an internal platform team delivering a Backstage.io portal and software catalog. You will shape standards, integrate ELK, JIRA Service Desk, and Jenkins/CICD into Backstage, and enable Terraform execution while working across distributed teams—apply now.

Responsibilities

- Define frontend architecture decisions, including component structure, state management, TypeScript standards, and performance
- Practice spec-driven development by starting each feature from a spec and keeping implementations traceable to it
- Lead technically by reviewing code, setting frontend standards, and mentoring other engineers
- Integrate ELK entities into the Backstage catalog
- Add Backstage extensions and templates and create render scripts
- Implement a capability to run Terraform scripts
- Connect JIRA Service Desk capabilities into Backstage
- Integrate Jenkins/CICD capabilities into Backstage
- Coordinate independently with distributed, cross-functional teams

Requirements

- Proven experience with 5+ years in Node.js backend development
- Deep expertise in TypeScript for production-grade services
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, web application hosting, and deployment




- Ability to work independently with distributed, cross-functional teams
- Practical proficiency with AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot or Claude Code, including Agents, Skills, MCP, and AI productivity workflows
- English proficiency at B2+ (Upper-Intermediate) level

Nice to have

- Working familiarity with GitHub Copilot AI-assisted development, including agents, skills, and MCP
- Experience with spec-driven development frameworks such as SpecKit or BMAD
- Exposure to developer portals, platform engineering, or internal tooling
- Knowledge of ELK Stack
- Familiarity with Backstage.io and Terraform

We offer

- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Integral career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

📌 Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer (Argentina)
🏢 EPAM Systems
📍 Argentina