Staff Node.js Software Engineer

Spain💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead the architectural migration of business-critical legacy PHP systems to a modern Node.js/Next.js stack while maintaining operational continuity.

Role type

Staff Node.js Software Engineer (Legacy Modernization)

Builds

Modernized backend services, APIs, and microservices replacing legacy monolithic PHP applications.

Domain

Enterprise Software Engineering / Legacy Modernization

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Node.js, Next.js, PHP (Symfony/native), GraphQL, REST, API Gateway design, AI-assisted development (Cursor/Claude/GitHub Copilot), complex system debugging, architectural decision-making, legacy code refactoring

Preferred skills

Python, .NET, microservices/BFF patterns, financial/payment domain knowledge, mentoring

Technologies

Node.js, Next.js, Symfony, GraphQL, REST, API Gateways, Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot

Responsibilities

Provide architectural guidance for transitioning legacy PHP to modern stacks; remain hands-on with code and resolve critical bugs; design modern API strategies; leverage AI tools for development workflows; mentor engineers and establish engineering standards.

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership

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About Wizeline

Wizeline prioritizes a culture of diversity and development for its nearly 2,000 person team spread across the globe. We believe great technology comes from a mix of talents and perspectives. Our core values of ownership, innovation, community, and inclusivity are central to our work. Wizeline is invested in its employees' growth, offering opportunities to create personalized career paths and develop in-demand skills. We even have a free education program, Wizeline Academy, to help both employees and the broader community upskill in tech.