Node.js Developer

What you develop matters. At least we think so.
Welcome to Loka, a remote-first Silicon Valley Tech consulting company. We’re focused on AI and Machine Learning solutions – the kind that support interesting and meaningful advances for humanity.

Our vision is simple: Every innovation ships. We make this happen by working with elite performers like you. We help you grow in ways that fascinate you, so you can launch projects you believe in. We’re fortunate enough to work with mission-driven startups and Fortune 100s worldwide including Marriott, Gatorade, Dyson and Coca-Cola.
If you’re into growing with purpose and working with talented people in a healthy culture, apply now – we might be looking for you to join our team in Macedonia!

The Role
● Design and implement functional requirements
● Support in the development of backend components to improve the overall performance
● According to requirements, implement security and data protection solutions
● According to requirements, work on integration of data storage solutions
● Implement unit and integration tests
● Write clean code that is easy to maintain, extend and debug
● Write technical documentation
● Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack
● Autonomy, adaptability and positivity (fully remote and globally distributed team)

Main Requirements
● Strong proficiency with JavaScript
● Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express
● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
● Understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
● User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and
● environments
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
● Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
● Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs.
desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
● Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
● Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
● Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related
● Team management and task management skills (we’re “we” people, not “me” people)
● Located in Macedonia
● Proficient in English

Our Company
Loka is a rocksolid 16-year strong company that works with Series-A funded startups and
Fortune 100 superstars. We’re proud of our elite teams across the globe who have the
opportunity to grow, explore and innovate within their roles and beyond. Loka is currently
fascinated with the healthcare and life sciences industry, and how we can use AI and ML to help
our collaborators improve people’s lives.

Benefits
● 100% remote-first: We want you to have the flexibility to work where you feel most
comfortable and productive
● Grow with us: 100% of Loka talent are eligible for skills development and certifications
● People who promote and enjoy a work-life balance and workplace diversity
● A healthy culture committed to equality with 50/50 women and men leadership
● The opportunity to pursue what fascinates you for 90 days with something we
affectionately call Loka Labs
● Anniversary bonuses including extra PTO (that we actually want you to use)
● Highly talented work teams with mentorship and constant skill improvement
● An environment that promotes transparency, communication, creativity and being
proactive
● Ideas valued over hierarchy, allowing you to explore, grow and implement creative
solutions