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Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js) – Horizons team in IT & DevOps Department
in Hostinger - Lithuania, Vilnius / Kaunas

Salary value: 5,600 - 7,600 EUR

Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
Permanent

Job description

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Join Hostinger and become part of a fast-growing company shaping the future of online success powered by AI and driven by a talented team of 900+ professionals serving over 4 million clients worldwide. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer on the Horizons team, based in Vilnius or Kaunas, you will design, develop, and own backend systems and APIs using Node.js that power the innovative Horizons vibe coding platform. Your responsibilities include building powerful, scalable, and resilient backend services, optimizing API and database performance, integrating third-party APIs, and collaborating closely with frontend developers, product managers, and engineers. You will take ownership of backend features and services, making architectural decisions with guidance from senior engineers while writing tested, documented, and scalable code that delivers real business value. The role demands a strong engineering mindset and a commitment to continuous learning and growth from mid-level to senior engineer status. Requirements include 4+ years of hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL or MySQL in production; solid understanding of REST APIs; experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ or BullMQ; familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization; proficiency with observability tools like Grafana; testing mindset with experience in unit and integration testing frameworks such as Jest or Mocha; strong database skills with SQL and ORMs like Sequelize or Prisma; Git proficiency; self-starter attitude with ownership and communication skills; and ideally microservices architecture exposure, CI/CD knowledge, AI tools experience, and Terraform familiarity. Hostinger offers a dynamic environment with limitless learning opportunities including access to global conferences and mentoring, flexible work arrangements including hybrid and remote options, comprehensive wellness benefits such as health insurance and gym memberships, as well as vibrant company culture with events and team-building activities. The monthly gross salary ranges from 5,600 to 7,600 EUR, commensurate with experience and growth potential. Join Hostinger to advance your career and contribute to empowering creators and entrepreneurs worldwide.

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Benefits

  • Limitless learning with access to Reforge, Couch Hub, global conferences, mentoring
  • Work from modern offices or remotely with flexible schedules and trust-based culture
  • Health insurance from Day 1, gym memberships, recharge leave, Headspace subscription
  • Company events, team-building, workations, and milestone gifts

Job requirements

  • 4+ years experience with Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL/MySQL
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs and message queues (RabbitMQ, BullMQ)
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, containerization
  • Experience with observability tools like Grafana
  • Testing mindset with Jest, Mocha or similar
  • Database skills including SQL and ORM
  • Git proficiency and team collaboration
  • Self-starter mentality and good communication
  • Nice to have: microservices, CI/CD, AI tools, Terraform