Job description
1. Core Back-End Skills
- Modern Node.js & TypeScript – fluency with ES2020+, async patterns, dependency injection and strict TS configs.
- Medusa internals & plug-in system – able to read core source, extend services/controllers, write custom modules, and hook into workflows & subscribers. docs.medusajs.com
- PostgreSQL + TypeORM – schema design, migrations, query profiling, and understanding Medusa’s repository pattern. docs.medusajs.com
- Event-driven architecture with Redis/BullMQ – configure, monitor and scale Medusa’s Redis event-bus and job queues. npmjs.com
- REST API design & security – JWT + RBAC, rate-limiting, OpenAPI docs.
2. Front-End / Storefront (for full-stack roles)
- React (hooks), Next.js or Gatsby, Tailwind CSS; SSR/ISR for SEO.
- Using medusa-js or @medusajs/medusa-react SDKs to wire carts, auth, real-time order status.
- Familiarity with headless CMS/PIM integrations.
3. DevOps & Production Readiness
- Docker-compose for local stacks; container orchestration on AWS ECS/Fargate, Fly.io, Render, etc.
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab) that lint, build, test and deploy.
- Observability: structured logs, metrics dashboards, error tracking.
4. Commerce-Domain Fluency
- Payment gateways (Stripe, PayPal, Adyen), tax engines, fulfillment/shipping carriers.
- Understanding of promotions, multi-currency pricing, regional tax nuances.
5. Testing & Code Quality
- Jest + ts-jest unit tests, integration tests against test-container Postgres, E2E with Cypress/Playwright.
- Experience mocking workers/queues in Medusa’s workflow engine.
6. Bonus Qualities
- GraphQL or tRPC layer on top of Medusa.
- Search integrations (Meilisearch, Algolia).
- Contribution history to Medusa or similar OSS projects.
- Experience upgrading from Medusa v1 → v2 (module-based) and handling breaking changes.
7. Soft Skills
Clean Git workflow, thoughtful PR reviews, clear documentation.
Comfort translating product requirements into technical specs and mentoring teammates.
2+ years of experience
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
Proficiency in Nodejs and TypeScripts.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.
Market-competitive salary – rewarding your contributions fairly.
Global team experience – collaborate with talented professionals worldwide.
Exposure in AI – Opportunity for upscaling in AI technologies and techniques.
Health insurance & wellness perks – including fitness reimbursements.
Paid leaves – including parental, maternity, and wedding leaves.
Annual company retreat – connect, network, and recharge with the team.
Join us and be part of an innovative, fast-growing company where your work makes a real impact!
