Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js / TypeScript

Job Description

About the Role : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in building, improving, and maintaining our software solutions while effectively collaborating with US-based clients. Your strong technical skills will be complemented by your excellent communication abilities, allowing you to bridge the gap between technical development and client needs. Responsibilities : - Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable backend features using Node.js and Typescript. - Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand client requirements and translate them into technical specifications. - Advocate for and implement test-driven development (TDD) practices to ensure code quality, maintainability, and testability. - Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems related to the backend. - Continuously learn and apply new technologies, methodologies, and languages. - Effectively communicate technical concepts, progress updates, and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including US-based clients. - Identify areas for improvement in development efficiency and propose solutions to reduce "technical debt." - Work independently on smaller features and collaboratively with the team on larger projects. Technical Skills & Experience : - 5+ years of experience in backend development with a strong track record of delivering high-quality software. - Proficiency in Node.js and Typescript. - Experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB). - Working knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Docker Compose. - Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. - Familiarity with unit testing frameworks like Jest or similar tools. - Understanding of Agile methodologies for software development. - Experience with AWS Cloud, preferably with serverless architecture concepts (a plus).