Senior Backend Engineer (Nodejs)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Nodejs): Developing and optimizing backend services for online marketplaces with an accent on NodeJS frameworks, database management, and API design. Focus on designing user-centric solutions balancing technical and business needs, managing complexity, and working within a structured remote environment.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global helps early-stage entrepreneurs, tech startups, and growing companies to conceptualise, design, build, improve, and launch successful online marketplaces.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services using NodeJS and related frameworks (Nest, Express).
• Design and implement REST APIs and manage MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Apply Agile methodologies and Test Driven Development in CI/CD environments.
• Collaborate effectively within cross-functional remote teams.
• Manage complexity to deliver user-centric solutions aligned with business goals.
• Utilize Docker for local and production environments; optionally work with RabbitMQ, Redis, AWS, or ElasticSearch.

Requirements

• Must have 3+ years experience with NodeJS and frameworks like Nest or Express.
• Expertise in MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and TDD in CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker and REST API development.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a structured remote environment.
• This job is not available for agencies.

Nice to have

• Experience with RabbitMQ, Redis, AWS, or ElasticSearch.

Culture & Benefits

• Work-life balance with fixed working hours and flexible daily time slots.
• Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly growing startup environment.
• Purpose-driven product development based on Agile and Lean methodologies.
• Inclusive, diverse, and multicultural team culture.