Team Lead Backend Developer; Node.js Spain

Team Lead Backend Developer (Node.js) – Relocation to Valencia, Spain required

Join to apply for the Team Lead Backend Developer (Node.js) role s role is office-based in Valencia, Spain with relocation support if needed.

Brain Rocket is a global company creating end-to-end tech products for clients across Fintech, iGaming, and Marketing.

• Lead by example as a hands‑on developer, contributing to coding tasks and architectural decisions.
• Collaborate with team members to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Create an open environment for questions, feedback, and innovation.
• Spend 50% of the time on coding, implementing solutions, and integrating third‑party APIs.
• Dedicate 50% of the time to designing scalable technical architectures and making high‑level decisions.
• Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, and efficient workflows.
• Determine project requirements and develop work schedules for the team.
• Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly goals.
• Liaise with management and stakeholders to ensure projects meet business requirements and technical standards.

• 8+ years of professional experience in IT and 3+ years in leadership roles.
• Strong experience in Node.js, NestJS, and Type Script.
• Deep understanding of REST and Web Socket implementation.
• Strong knowledge of commercial databases such as MySQL and messaging systems (Rabbit
  
  MQ, Redis).
• Experience with Git version control.
• Hands‑on experience in the iGaming domain or adjacent industries is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose complex technical issues.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills with at least upper‑intermediate level of English.
• Prior experience in a role bridging development and architecture.
• Familiarity with scalable, high‑performance system design and implementation.

• Experience with Type Script.

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Relocation package (tickets and accommodation for 2 weeks).
• Company fitness corner in the office.
• Opportunity to develop language skills and partial compensation for language classes.
• 24 working days of annual vacation and proper rest time.

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