Junior Software Engineer (Backend)

TL;DR

Junior Software Engineer (Backend): Building and optimizing backend features for a secure credential management platform with an accent on business growth, payments, and user onboarding. Focus on leveraging Node.js and TypeScript to develop scalable solutions and enhancing the overall trial and payment experience.

Location: Must be based in Lisbon, Portugal (Hybrid model with required in-office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).

Company

A mission-driven company providing industry-leading credential security, zero-knowledge protection, and user experience innovations for millions of consumers and 25,000+ brands.

What you will do

• Collaborate with product managers and designers to build and refine feature sets.
• Develop scalable backend services primarily using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Work on critical business growth projects, including plans, pricing strategy, and payment experiences.
• Deploy, test, and monitor cloud-based applications within an AWS infrastructure.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and propose cross-team efficiency initiatives.
• Actively utilize AI tools to improve engineering efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• 1+ years of experience in backend application development.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud technologies (AWS).
• Strong collaborative skills and a willingness to learn within a product-focused environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards for clean, maintainable code.

Nice to have

• Prior knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
• Experience with React for internal tooling.
• Familiarity with MySQL, Redis, and monitoring tools like ELK stack.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Flex benefits program with a monthly allowance.
• 25 days of vacation plus birthday off and company-wide well-being days.
• Generous equal parental leave up to 20 weeks.
• Access to mental health services via Spring Health for employees and families.
• Hybrid work environment with team-focused office days and social events.