Full Stack Developer (Backend-Oriented)

vcita is looking for its next Full Stack Developer (Backend-Oriented) to join our dev team!

Are you passionate about building scalable and distributed systems? Do you enjoy designing robust backend architectures while still being involved in full product development? Then you might be exactly who we're looking for!

As our Full Stack Developer with a backend focus, you'll take a leading role in developing production-grade web applications and APIs, using modern technologies and best practices. While you'll be comfortable working across the stack, your strength and passion lie in designing efficient, high-performing server-side solutions that power user-facing features. You’ll work closely with Product and Design to bring seamless, impactful experiences to life — helping small businesses succeed.

At vcita, we're on a mission to empower small businesses with the best digital tools for success. Our business management solution is designed to be intuitive & easy-to-use and helps business owners streamline their operations so they can deliver exceptional client experiences.

Since our launch in 2010, we've been proud to be making a positive impact on local communities through accessible technology, with over 150,000 business owners around the world - from barbers to law firms to fitness trainers - using vcita to better their businesses.

We’ve built a team - that’s now over 200 people strong- of like-minded individuals who are passionate about technology, community, and making a difference. We thrive on collaboration and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

If you're looking to be part of a community that supports small businesses and makes an impact, then join us!

• Being a key partner in our product development from concept to deployment and beyond
• Working closely with and incorporating feedback from product managers and other stakeholders in the company
• Architecting and building state-of-the-art web applications using a variety of languages and tools
• Designing and building distributed systems with automated testing, instrumentation, and monitoring
• Developing projects through their entire life cycle

• At least 5 years of experience with developing production-ready web applications
• Enthusiastic and embracing AI-powered pair-programming platforms (Cursor, Windsurf, etc..)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects and initiatives with a strategic architecture mindset.
• Comfortable tracing issues from code to cloud using standard industry observability tools.
• Can turn architecture into clear design documents.
• Hands-on with event-driven patterns (RabbitMQ, Kafka, or equivalents).
• Ability to plan and build scalable REST APIs and a-sync backend processes
• An ability to plan and create pixel-perfect UI according to product & design specs
• Well-versed in coding best practices, agile methodologies, CI/CD, testing
• Passion for learning and implementing new technologies
• Independent, fast learner, creative, great communication skills
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written) - a must!
• Experience in VueJS, RoR, RabbitMQ – advantage
• BSc in computer science / elite army unit graduate - advantage

How we work

• You build it, you run it: Teams own services end-to-end, including on-call (pager frequency is low and shared).
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Bottom-up ownership: Engineers write ADRs; architects facilitate, not dictate.