Backend Engineer

Jobgether is looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to join an ambitious product team dedicated to helping users manage their finances. You will play a pivotal role in developing the central API and backend services that power core product experiences, ensuring they are reliable, scalable, and performant.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build intuitive APIs and elegant data models that abstract complexity for internal developers and end users.
• Scale backend infrastructure to support existing products while maintaining high performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend, design, and product teams to deliver projects ranging from focused improvements to large-scale initiatives.
• Validate new product ideas and services through rapid MVPs and technical experimentation.

Requirements

• Several years of professional experience in developing large-scale, scalable APIs and backend systems.
• Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript with a strong passion for API design and architecture.
• Solid experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ClickHouse, Redis, or Kafka.
• Proven ability to take end-to-end ownership of projects and deliver results in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in a remote and asynchronous setting.

What we offer

• A fully remote, asynchronous, and flexible working environment designed to support your lifestyle.
• Significant technical ownership and autonomy in shaping backend architecture and engineering standards.
• Opportunities to contribute to a product used by hundreds of thousands of people.
• A collaborative culture that values learning, experimentation, and continuous improvement.