Lead Back-End Developer - Node.js

Join Echo Analytics as a Lead Back-End Developer

Echo Analytics, a cutting-edge startup at the forefront of Geospatial Data and Gen AI technologies, is seeking a Lead Back-End Developer to join our dynamic R&D team. Based in the vibrant city of Paris, you will be part of a diverse and international team of over 20 data enthusiasts.

About Echo Analytics

Founded in 2021, Echo Analytics bridges the gap in the Location Intelligence industry by converting raw, unprocessed data into reliable, secure, and scalable geospatial datasets. Our mission is to enable companies to innovate faster by making the world easy to understand. We serve clients across various industries, including retail, ad tech, marketing, and FMCG, helping them cut down on data costs without sacrificing growth.

Your Role

As a Lead Back-End Developer, you will lead the backend development of the new Echo Analytics platform. This is a unique opportunity to join a successful startup from its early stages and make significant decisions in collaboration with the Software Engineering Manager, Product Manager, and Data Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical guidance on the back-end side.
• Provide design and architecture for back-end components and systems.
• Demonstrate expertise in Node.js and related libraries, staying updated on the latest features and updates.
• Write clean, maintainable, test-covered, and efficient code using Python best practices.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers to support the integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Work with the Data Engineering team to define the best pipelines for backend data.
• Communicate regularly with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, data engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Implement process enhancements for continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Fluency in English (French is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience in back-end development at tech companies.
• Strong working experience with the Google Cloud Platform stack.
• Strong experience in backend development with Node.js.
• Experience in NoSQL architecture: Cassandra, ElasticSearch, MongoDB.
• Experience in Event Architecture (Kafka, Lambda).
• Experience in UI (React.js, Playwright, Next.js) is a plus.
• Experience working with foreign teams.
• Strong experience in Agile Methods (Lean is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps: GitHub CI/CD and Kubernetes.

Why Join Us?

• 🌎 A great diverse and international team based in Paris (30+ nationalities!).
• 🚀 Impact and ownership mindset: at Echo, we encourage everyone to take ownership of their projects.
• 🎇 People-first company: without our people, we have no business. We have dedicated a People Manifesto to them.
• 🌆 A contemporary office space in central Paris with a rooftop to admire the view.
• 💻 Remote-friendly policy.
• 🥘 Free coffee, snacks, and a lunch voucher card (Swile, 10€/working day).
• 🏥 Healthcare insurance.

Feeling like you don’t check all the boxes? We encourage you to apply anyway! Best case scenario: we start an incredible collaboration; worst case, you only invest a few minutes towards your application. You won’t regret it!

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, disabilities, or any other traits that make you who you are.