JavaScript Developer Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

JavaScript Developer

Job Category:

SALARY

Requisition Number:

JAVAS001925

ing Details
ed: April 16, 2025
Full-Time
Locations
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Tampa, FL 33605, USA
Job Details
Description

Title:

TypeScript – Backstage Developer Portal

Locations:

Tampa-FL, (On-Site)
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Summary
The Senior Platform Engineer will play a key role in building and maintaining our developer platform using Backstage, Spotify’s open-source developer portal.
This position combines advanced JavaScript/TypeScript development skills with DevOps practices to create and enhance developer experiences, automate workflows, and implement software templates.
The role requires expertise in modern front-end development, CI/CD practices, and a deep understanding of developer platforms and tools. This role is critical role to increase the engagement of developers and to better integrate all future code and patterns into a centralized developer portal.
Primary Job Functions
Design and develop custom plugins for the Backstage developer portal
Create and maintain software templates and scaffolding solutions
Implement automation workflows for the developer experience
Develop and maintain frontend components using React
Build integrations with various DevOps tools and platforms
Implement CI/CD pipelines for platform components
Create and maintain documentation templates
Design and implement developer experience improvements
Contribute to the Backstage open-source community
Implement metrics and analytics for platform usage
Develop custom workflows for service creation and management
Create and maintain TechDocs documentation
Integrate with existing development tools and platforms
Actively participate in code reviews and development activities
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions
Job Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience:

5+ years of JavaScript/TypeScript development experience
3+ years of React development experience
3+ years of Experience with Backstage, backstage.spotify.com
Strong understanding of DevOps practices and tools
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation
Proficiency in Git and version control practices
Experience with API development and integration
Understanding of cloud-native development practices
Knowledge of developer tooling and platforms
Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, etc )
A good understanding and implementation experience with security frameworks and compliance standards.
Experience with enterprise integration patterns and their implementation
Experience with Backstage development and customization
Contributions to open-source projects
Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration
Experience with documentation-as-code practices
Understanding of GraphQL and RestAPI
Experience with developer platforms and portals
Familiarity with microservices architecture
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)