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
- General career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

📌 Lead TypeScript+Node.js Developer (México)
🏢 Epam Systems
📍 México