What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Developer position at Pixels Matter?
We are a leading provider of technology content and services for the Location Based Industry. Maintaining a diversified IP portfolio in four primary market segments: M2M Intelligence, Golf Location Solutions, Vehicle Telematics and Geo-Data Solutions.
Are you looking for an innovative and cutting-edge technology company that will motivate you and support your career?
Take charge of your career future at Pixels Matter and join us in our Lviv office.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
- Backend Developer will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing scalable backend services using Node.js.
- Candidate must have 5 years of experience in a similar position.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints for mobile and web applications.
- Work with MongoDB to store and retrieve structured data efficiently.
- Optimize backend performance for low-latency and high-concurrency applications
- Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, API Keys).
- Ensure data integrity and security through encryption and best security practices.
- Develop and maintain AWS-based infrastructure (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, etc).
- Create and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proficiency in Node.js with experience in frameworks like Express.js or NestJS.
- Strong knowledge of MongoDB, including indexing, aggregation, and performance tuning.
- Experience with AWS services such as Lambda, S3, EC2, and API Gateway.
- Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and WebSockets.
- Strong debugging and performance profiling skills in Node.js applications.
- Experience with Git for version control and collaborative development.
NICE TO HAVE:
- Experience with TypeScript for scalable and maintainable backend code.
- Knowledge of Redis for caching and performance improvements.
- Familiarity with GraphQL for modern API development.
- Exposure to DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Background in sports tech or IoT integrations (e.g., Bluetooth-connected golf products).
COLLABORATION & WORKFLOW:
- Work closely with mobile and frontend developers to build seamless app experiences.
- Collaborate with firmware engineers to integrate backend services with IoT devices.
- Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and sprint planning.
- Contribute to logging, monitoring, and error-handling improvements for production stability.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Public holidays.
- Technical equipment.
- Happy hours on Fridays.
- Company sponsored events as well as a casual work environment.
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE