Deputy Head of Engineering, Node.js, Next.js

Ruby Labs

full-time

Posted on: 1/12/2026

Location Type: Remote

Location: Ukraine

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About the role

Architectural Guardrails: Ensuring all projects strictly follow the established company architecture. You will be the one to approve architectural changes and ensure long-term scalability.
Rigorous Code Review: Maintaining a high bar for code quality across teams. You will identify bottlenecks, potential bugs, and ensure that every PR aligns with our "best practices."
Project Bootstrapping: Hands-on involvement in the deployment and configuration of new projects, ensuring they are set up correctly from Day 1 (CI/CD, environment variables, hosting).
Security & Compliance: Implementing and overseeing security measures at both the code level and hosting level (WAF configuration, secure headers, data encryption).
Innovation & AI Adoption: Leading the implementation of new technologies, specifically focusing on AI-driven workflows and MCP to enhance developer productivity.
Growth Engineering: Managing technical aspects of A/B testing via Growthbook and ensuring accurate data tracking through Mixpanel and GTM.
Technical Leadership & Hiring: Conducting technical interviews to scale the team and mentoring developers to help them meet company standards.
Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifying outdated practices and replacing them with modern, more efficient workflows.

Node.js & Next.js Expert: 3+ years of intensive experience with the stack. You should be able to solve complex SSR/ISR issues and optimize performance.
Proven Leadership: 3+ years of experience managing engineering teams. You know how to motivate, give feedback, and handle conflicts.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Solid experience with AWS and Cloudflare. You understand how to configure CI/CD pipelines and manage cloud resources efficiently.
Database Mastery: Deep understanding of Postgres and experience with modern ORMs like Drizzle or Prisma (migrations, query optimization).
Analytical Mindset: Proficiency in setting up and interpreting data from Mixpanel and Google Analytics; experience running systematic A/B tests.
Security First: Strong knowledge of web security principles (OWASP, WAF, hosting-level protection).
Communication & Resilience: Ability to communicate clearly with both technical teams and stakeholders while maintaining focus in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Remote Work Environment: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere, anytime, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Unlimited PTO: Enjoy unlimited paid time off to recharge and prioritize your well-being, without counting days.
Paid National Holidays: Celebrate and relax on national holidays with paid time off to unwind and recharge.
Company-provided MacBook: Experience seamless productivity with top-notch Apple MacBooks provided to all employees who need them.
Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement: Unlock the benefits of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial opportunities. Benefit from tax advantages, networking opportunities, reduced employment obligations, and the freedom to work from anywhere.

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

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