Senior Backend Engineer

About the Position

Blackthorn Vision is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (Java+Node.js) for an outstaff project with a global leader in energy technology. Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company has 100,000 employees serving customers in more than 120 countries and develops software solutions for automation across the energy and industrial sectors.

You will work as part of an international team, collaborating with Blackthorn Vision specialists, client-side engineers, and management. We are looking for a self-driven team player with strong problem-solving skills, a commitment to quality, and a passion for delivering robust and maintainable software solutions. Upper-Intermediate English or higher is required for effective day-to-day communication. The position follows a regular full-time working schedule aligned with the Ukrainian time zone.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services
• Collaborate with international teams
• Ensure high-quality and maintainable software solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture, and REST APIs.
• Strong understanding of system architecture and business requirements.
• Hands-on experience with Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Cassandra, Redis, or similar relational/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Microsoft Azure, and Azure IoT Hub.
• Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices, and modern observability tools.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, Cursor, or similar.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with operational and time-series data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

We Offer

• Exciting and challenging work in a friendly and professional environment.
• Excellent career opportunities and competitive salary.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development program with internal seminars on technical topics.
• Courses, certifications, and access to the corporate library.
• Free English classes.
• 18 working days of paid vacation, 5 full-paid sick leave days, paid public holidays.
• Medical insurance.
• Maternity leave.
• IT club membership.
• Employee referral program.
• Recognition program with gifts and awards.
• Pet-friendly and eco-friendly.
• Direct and easy communication with management.

Contact Us

Nata Huk

Recruiter

• Natalia Huk LinkedIn
• E-mail: [email protected]