Senior Back-End Developer (Node.js)

Hello!

Are you a Senior Back-End Developer looking to grow in a team of highly-skilled, top-talent innovators while working on multiple products in a range of industries?

If so, Altar may be the right place for you.

With us, you’ll help entrepreneurs and business leaders build innovative products that transform their industries, from early-stage MVPs to disruptive satellite products.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with a host of entrepreneurs and business leaders, like an ex-Product Owner of YouTube and a former Managing Director of HSBC. Not to mention, exciting companies like the multi-award-winning regtech startup, Apiax or Coca–Cola.

As a Senior Back-End Developer, you’ll manage the data exchange between the server and the users. You’ll be focused on the development of all server-side logic and the definition of the central database. You’ll ensure high responsiveness and performance to requests from the front-end in demanding web projects.

With us, you’ll not be alone working with these cutting-edge technologies. You’ll be among a cross-functional team of seasoned Altarions with expertise in a multitude of sectors, from fintech and marketplace to AI and IoT.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Senior Back-End Developer, you’ll be:

• Taking the wheel of complex application features;
• Planning and documenting the development features;
• Following Test-Based Development Rituals;
• Estimating features with time and precision;
• Guaranteeing a good GIT working flow.
  
  

The Hands-On Experience We Need You to Bring to the Table:

• 5+ years of experience working with Web Application development;
• More than 4 years of experience working with Node.js development in high-scale applications;
• Experience in running applications in container-based orchestration environments such as Docker and Kubernetes;
• Experience using Node.js in multithreading mode;
• Experience with writing Unit and Integration Tests;
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
  
  

The Extra Experience We’d Love to See:

• Experience working in a Product-centric team;
• Previous experience deploying software into production.
  
  

Check our cutting-edge tech stack here

Our recruitment process:

• CV screening (ASAP)
• Recruiter interview (60 min)
• Tech Challenge (from home, 5-day deadline)
• Tech Interview w/ our CTO (60 min)
• Final interview w/ our CEO (~60min)
  
  

We will go through the process as quickly as possible and we'll keep you up-to-date along the way.

What you can expect from working with us:

Full focus on helping you make the most out of life

• A competitive salary that aligns with your experience;
• Health Insurance for you and your household;
• We need you to be eligible to work in Portugal and live in one of our major cities (or be happy to relocate). While we have a remote-first policy, we encourage you to join us at our informal, pet-friendly office environment in the heart of Lisbon;
• Flexible working hours;
• 25 days of paid vacation + Dec 24 and 31 and anniversary day (if during the week);
• Team events like weekly Yoga classes, Summer Surf Days, Christmas Dinners and much more.
  
  

Full focus on helping you make the most out of your Career:

• Detailed career plan with strong growth potential;
• Training budget to help you achieve your goals more effectively;
• Global projects with industry-leading clients;
• A team of top talent innovators and researchers at your side.
  
  

If you got increasingly excited about Altar while reading this, then we’re just as excited about you! Apply now and let’s see if we can make you the next Altarion.