Mid Full-stack Engineer (Node/React) - Croatia

We’re looking for a Mid-Level Full-stack Engineer (React/Node) to join our growing engineering team. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications, collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.

If you’re a full-stack engineer with strong experience in TypeScript, Node and React, and a passion for building scalable, production-ready solutions, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re expanding our team and bringing on multiple teammates to contribute across multiple projects built on this stack.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

At Space Inch, we prioritize alignment with our clients and team, ensuring a deep understanding of their needs. We are committed to delivering exceptional work while supporting the personal and professional growth of our team members. Every team member has access to an executive coach as part of this commitment.

About Working at Space Inch

• Our team (70+ people) is primarily based in Croatia, with members in South America, Serbia, and the US. While focus is on working remotely, we do have an office in Zagreb for those who prefer a hybrid approach and are located nearby.
• Occasional travel may be required, including annual company retreats in Croatia.
• We work on end-to-end projects with long-term vision
• We strongly support work/life balance for our team members.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Full-stack developer 
• Strong experience working with Node.js, Typescript & React.js

• Strong knowledge of HTML and CSS
• Experience with front-end frameworks like Redux or MobX
• Experience with server-side frameworks like Express.js or NestJS, experience with gRPC
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
• Candidates must be located within Croatia

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust and scalable full-stack web applications using React and Node.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Contribute to code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Typical Challenges You'll be Solving

• Optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Debugging and fixing reported issues in a timely manner.
• Balancing delivery speed with technical excellence.
• Ensuring accessibility, responsiveness, and high performance.

Qualities for Success

• Proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and code quality.
• Comfortable making technical decisions independently.
• Passion for learning and improving.
• Ownership mentality — you care about the end product.

Where You've Likely Developed These Skills

• Digital product agencies or consultancies.
• Cross-functional product teams building real-world eCommerce platforms.

This Job is Right for You If

• You thrive in collaborative yet autonomous environments.
• You enjoy shaping both frontend and backend architecture, keeping in mind best practices for both
• You value quality and thoughtful delivery over rushing.

This Job is not Right for You If

• If you prefer solely frontend or backend development.
• You expect constant supervision or micromanagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: 3.000€ – 4.200€ gross/month

• Vacation: 24 days/year
• Remote-first setup with optional Zagreb office use.
• Multisport card or sport subsidy.
• 100% paid sick leave.
• Annual health checkups and Christmas bonus.
• Education budget for learning and growth.

Space Inch is not responsible for any job boards scraping this ad without showing the position as remote, but Brazil exclusive. Applicants from other countries will not be considered.

Space Inch is committed to providing an environment of equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination. Space Inch believes in treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, fostering a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.