Lead Node.js Engineer - CMS

Salary: 14. 500 - 19. 500 RON net per month

• Experience with Content Management Systems (CMS), including greenfield development, content modelling, migrations, and re-platforming to modern solutions.
• 7+ years of backend development experience (Node. js or similar), including senior or lead roles with ownership of architecture and technical design decisions.
• Deep understanding of modern backend engineering practices, with experience building scalable, high-availability systems.
• Hands-on experience with Node. js and its frameworks such as Express. js, NestJS, or similar.
• Proven track record designing REST APIs, microservices, and integrations with frontend and backoffice systems.
• Solid experience with databases such as SQL, MongoDB, or Redis, including data modelling, optimisation, and performance tuning.
• Good understanding of event-driven and asynchronous architectures, as well as API performance best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum or Kanban).
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e. g. Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex) is a strong plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex cross-system issues.
• Clear communicator, able to explain technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable taking ownership and driving work independently in a collaborative team environment.

• Lead technical and architectural discussions, translating business needs into scalable backend solutions.
• Design, build, and maintain secure, high-performing backend systems, with a strong focus on hands-on development.
• Drive architectural decisions, coding standards, and engineering best practices to ensure high-quality, maintainable code.
• Develop and maintain APIs, backend services, and system integrations that power reliable, scalable applications.
• Own code quality through testing, debugging, performance optimisation, and technical reviews.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to improve platform resilience, system performance, and delivery.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, and production support to enable faster, more reliable releases.
• Identify and implement architectural improvements that support the long-term evolution of the platform.
• Explore and champion modern engineering practices, including AI-assisted development tools, to boost developer productivity and delivery efficiency.

• AI
• API
• Azure
• Backend
• CI/CD
• Claude Code
• Cloud
• CMS
• Cursor
• Docker
• Frontend
• Support
• Kanban
• Kubernetes
• MongoDB
• NestJS
• PHP
• REST
• Redis
• SQL
• Symfony
• microservices
• NodeJS
• ExpressJS
• Architect

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WA. Technology is a B2B supplier of iGaming solutions with a rapidly growing number of clients and partnerships in emerging markets. We offer a state-of-the-art iGaming platform, turnkey solutions, and standalone products that allow operators to enter or expand into emerging markets quickly and easily. WA Platform is a fully scalable and customizable solution, featuring 75+ game providers, 15, 000+ games, and multi-currency support with 80+ payment methods. WA Technology enables operators to build their own Casino, Sportsbook, Lottery and Fantasy business. We have offices across Europe and Latin America, supporting clients with on-the-ground presence and regional expertise.

Location and working model: teams based in Malta, Lisbon (PT), Sofia (BG), London (UK) and Bucharest (RO). Hybrid work model encouraging regular in-person collaboration while allowing flexibility to work remotely.

Role summary: Lead Node. js Engineer (Architecture) - CMS. A hands-on technical leadership role combining software architecture with active development. Lead the design and evolution of the CMS platform and backend services, make key architectural decisions, work closely with other engineers to build scalable, reliable, high-performing solutions, improve platform resilience, design efficient data flows, and ensure systems can scale as the business grows. Mentor teammates and translate technical vision into production-ready solutions while staying close to the code.

last updated 27 week of 2026