Senior Backend Engineer for Creators group

About the role

You will own the end-to-end delivery of features that power the creator economy on Apify, translating abstract product ideas into reliable backend systems that directly impact how creators build and monetize their tools. You will design and implement the core logic that drives Actor publishing, monetization, and analytics, ensuring these systems scale as the community grows and as new agentic workflows emerge. You will collaborate daily with product managers and frontend engineers to refine requirements, challenge assumptions, and deliver incremental value in short, focused cycles. You will leverage your deep Node.js and TypeScript expertise to build maintainable, testable services that make the platform more intuitive and powerful for thousands of developers. You will also act as a technical owner for key projects, from initial discovery through deployment and post-launch optimization, while contributing back to the open source ecosystem. You will use the Apify platform every day as a power user, giving you direct insight into the problems creators face and the motivation to continuously improve the experience.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and implement backend services using TypeScript and Node.js, focusing on high-throughput APIs and event-driven systems that support Actor publishing and billing.
• Build and maintain the core infrastructure that enables creators to publish their Actors to Apify Store, manage versions, and control access rights.
• Implement robust monetization logic and payout calculations so that hundreds of community developers can earn monthly payouts reliably and transparently.
• Design analytics pipelines and data models that provide creators with actionable insights into usage, performance, and revenue for their Actors.
• Own the review and quality assurance systems that help maintain high standards for Actors in the marketplace and protect both creators and users.
• Collaborate with the frontend team to craft well-defined APIs and integration contracts that enable rapid iteration and a seamless developer experience.
• Optimize database schemas, caching strategies, and query performance to ensure responsive interfaces even under heavy load.
• Integrate with external payment providers and billing platforms, ensuring compliance, reliability, and clear reconciliation of transactions.
• Write clean, documented code and contribute to internal libraries that raise the overall engineering bar across the Creators group.
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response to keep services healthy and to continuously improve operational resilience.

Requirements

• Bring a minimum of 3 years of industry experience building backend systems and APIs that serve real users in production environments.
• Demonstrate strong development and debugging skills in TypeScript and Node.js, showing a track record of writing efficient, maintainable server-side code.
• Show hands-on experience with AI tools in your day-to-day work, reflecting an understanding of how large language models are integrated into applications and workflows.
• Cultivate an experiment-driven, collaborative mindset, using data and feedback to guide technical decisions and iterate on implementations.
• Maintain a strong technical background or a demonstrable professional track record that speaks to your reliability and problem-solving abilities.
• Communicate effectively in English, both in writing and during discussions, to ensure clarity across teams and stakeholders.
• Work comfortably in a fast-paced, agile environment where requirements evolve and two-week sprints drive delivery.
• Adhere to our engineering standards, including code reviews, comprehensive testing, and automation of repetitive tasks to reduce manual overhead.

Nice to have

• Experience contributing to or building open source projects, especially those related to web infrastructure, APIs, or developer tools.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks and how they interact with backend services, which helps streamline integration work.
• Knowledge of compliance and security best practices for handling payments, user data, and sensitive information in cloud environments.

Practical notes

• Location is flexible, but you must be based in Czechia.
• The role is full-time with standard working hours.
• Travel is generally not required, but occasional visits to our offices may be needed for planning, onboarding, or team events.
• Visa support is available for eligible candidates as required by local regulations.
• The position follows a two-week sprint cadence with daily standups and regular retrospectives to continuously improve the team's workflow.
• We expect engineers to deploy changes frequently, sometimes multiple times per day, using automated pipelines and robust test coverage.
• You are encouraged to use AI tools such as Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini, or JetBrains AI to boost your productivity, as long as you use them responsibly and keep security in mind.
• If you are selected for roles that require time in our Prague or Brno offices, you will need to commit to the necessary onboarding periods and any location-specific requirements outlined during hiring.
• You will have access to internal learning resources, conference budgets, and cross-team opportunities to broaden your impact and grow your career at Apify.