Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript

• Build and enhance robust APIs with a strong focus on performance, security, and scalability

• Develop backend features and services across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions

• Optimize database performance, including PostgreSQL queries, data modeling, and migrations

• Design systems capable of handling high transaction volumes, concurrency, and real-time processing requirements

• Ensure reliability and maintainability through clean architecture, testing, and code quality best practices

• Participate in product planning, technical discovery, and architecture discussions

• Identify and resolve production issues, contributing to continuous improvement and system stability

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with strong backend development expertise

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript

• Solid experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL, including optimization and data modeling

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns

• Experience building scalable, high-performance distributed systems

• Proven ability to design and maintain APIs, including authentication (JWT), validation, and secure architecture

• Experience handling high-throughput systems, concurrency, and performance optimization

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and modern development practices

• Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly

• Experience working in remote, distributed, and asynchronous teams

• A product-oriented mindset focused on delivering customer value

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with scalable global compensation structure

• Remote-first working model with flexibility and optional coworking access

• Stock grant opportunities depending on role and location

• Additional country-specific perks and benefits

• Strong focus on career development and internal growth opportunities

• Exposure to large-scale global systems used in 150+ countries

• Collaborative and diverse international engineering culture

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical fintech and HR infrastructure

How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
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