Description:

Apify's mission is to make the web more programmable, allowing machines to handle repetitive tasks such as filling out forms and data collection.
The Web Automation team is looking for a Senior Node.js Engineer to enhance the technical excellence of the team.
Responsibilities include improving code quality, establishing best practices for writing effective Actors, and mentoring team members.
The engineer will work on initiatives like GitHub CI/CD pipeline and testing frameworks, and improve developer tools for productivity and quality.
The role involves consulting and mentoring to help engineers overcome complex challenges, as well as contributing code.
Documentation, tutorials, and onboarding processes will be consistently improved for both internal engineering and the broader community.
Collaboration with other engineering and product teams is essential to ensure a tight feedback loop and improve technical prowess.

Requirements:

Candidates must be highly skilled in developing and debugging JavaScript/Node.js programs.
A minimum of 4 years of professional or open-source experience collaborating on significant projects within a team is required.
A strong emphasis on code quality, readability, and frequent refactoring is essential for developing maintainable solutions.
Candidates should be team players who enjoy sharing skills and knowledge, with experience in code reviews, documentation writing, and mentoring junior engineers.
A university degree in software engineering or computer science is a plus but not mandatory.

The position offers space, support, and autonomy for personal growth with a direct impact on the company's success.
It is a full-time position based in Prague, with the option to work remotely and flexible working hours.
Apify has a zero bullshit policy, avoiding unnecessary project management tools and focusing on productivity.
Employees are not restricted by holiday counts as long as work is completed.
Benefits include stock options, profit sharing, and a welcoming office environment for pets, kids, and bikes.
The company organizes epic team buildings and offsites, offers a solid education and training budget, and provides free lunches daily.
Employees enjoy unlimited snacks, coffee, and beer, as well as free entry to the Prague Zoo and access to recreational activities like ping-pong and chess.