Backend Engineer Mid - Node | Typescript
AI Summary
Builds and maintains backend services and microservices, taking end-to-end ownership of features from problem understanding to production delivery.
About this role
What would you do?
Take end-to-end ownership of features, from understanding the problem to delivering a solution that creates value for users.
Build, maintain, and improve backend services and microservices.
Work closely with Frontend, QA, Product, and other Engineering roles to deliver solutions.
Investigate and solve production issues, including participating in the on-call rotation.
Contribute to the design and development of new services while continuously improving existing ones.
Look beyond the code to understand the business and user impact of what you build.
🙌🏼 Your experience has been shaped by
3+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
Strong backend development experience, ideally with TypeScript and Node.js.
Experience working with microservices, databases, and messaging systems.
Experience working in product companies, SaaS, startups, or high-growth environments.
Experience collaborating closely with Product, QA, Frontend, and other technical teams.
Experience owning features or services in production is a plus.
B2+ English level.
🚀 Your SuperPowers
Ownership: You take responsibility from the beginning of a problem until the solution is successfully delivered.
Problem-solving: You enjoy understanding complex problems and finding practical solutions.
Business mindset: You care about the user and the impact your work has on the business.
Collaboration: You work well with different teams and are comfortable sharing ideas and challenging assumptions.
Curiosity: You’re open to learning new technologies and ways of working, including AI tools.
Adaptability: You’re comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.
Proactivity: You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do—you identify opportunities and take action.
🪄 What we bring to the table
🌎 Hybrid Work: Work together as a team.
👩🏿💻 Flexible hours: We trust your work and skills.
🏖️ Additional days off to vacations.
🎂 Half day off on your birthday.
📚 Access to Educational Budget.
💻 Workstation Paid BYOD or company-provided machine. Different options to satisfy your palate.
🏥Health insurance: Get the attention and care that you deserve. Available in some countries.
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