Job Description: Backend Engineer
Location: Remote Company: Reports To: Backend Lead Engineer Salary: Competitive,
commensurate with experience
Position Overview
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Backend Engineer to drive the development of our enterprise grade, multi-tenant SaaS platform. You will be responsible for designing and implementing complex
backend features, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring code quality and scalability across
the platform. Working collaboratively with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams, you will serve as a
technical expert and mentor to other developers while championing best practices in modern serverless
backend development.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop sophisticated backend features using 20+ and TypeScript with
advanced patterns and performance optimization
* Build and maintain scalable multi-tenant backend architectures with proper tenant isolation, data
security, and compliance measures
* Architect modular, maintainable services following SOLID principles and enterprise design
patterns
* Design and implement complex database schemas and queries using Prisma ORM and
PostgreSQL, ensuring optimal performance
* Design and implement RESTful APIs consumed by React frontends, ensuring data integrity,
security, and exceptional developer experience
* Build serverless applications using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, and other
AWS services
* Implement authentication and authorization flows (JWT, OAuth) with proper security measures
* Implement audit logging systems and compliance requirements for enterprise clients
* Perform advanced debugging, write comprehensive tests, and optimize application performance
* Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge
sharing
* Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical recommendations to the Lead
Engineer and CTO
* Collaborate cross-functionally to translate complex requirements into elegant, scalable technical
solutions
* Contribute to migration efforts from legacy Java systems to modern
architecture
* Stay current with backend technology trends and evaluate new tools and frameworks for team
adoption
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: - 4-6 years of professional backend development experience with strong focus on
and TypeScript - 2+ years building production APIs with TypeScript and - 2+ years hands-on
experience with AWS Lambda and serverless architecture (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge) -
2+ years building/operating multi-tenant SaaS systems with tenant isolation - Proven track record of
delivering complex features in enterprise or multi-tenant applications - Experience working in agile
environments with cross-functional teams - Demonstrated ability to mentor developers and contribute to
technical leadership
Skills: - Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and, including advanced patterns and performance
optimization - Strong hands-on experience with AWS Lambda and serverless technologies (API Gateway,
SQS, EventBridge) - Deep understanding of multi-tenant SaaS architecture including tenant isolation,
data security, and scalability - Advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL including complex queries,
optimization, and schema design - Extensive experience with Prisma ORM or similar ORMs for database
interactions - Strong experience designing scalable, well-documented RESTful APIs - Solid experience
with authentication flows (OAuth, JWT) and security best practices - Experience with Express or similar
frameworks - Working knowledge of S3 and document/file management systems - Strong testing
methodology including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and
backend deployment strategies - Familiarity with message queues and event-driven architectures -
Experience with audit logging and compliance requirements is a plus - React/frontend experience for full stack collaboration is a plus - Experience with AI/ML API integrations is a plus - Field service
management or B2B SaaS background is a plus - AWS certifications are a plus - Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills - Passion for code quality, performance, and system
reliability
Tech Stack
TypeScript, 20+, AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, EventBridge, PostgreSQL, Prisma ORM,
Express, S3, React (frontend team
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €60,000.00-€90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Work from home
Experience:
* TypeScript: 1 year (preferred)
* 1 year (preferred)
* AWS Lambda: 1 year (preferred)
* PostgreSQL: 1 year (preferred)
* Prisma ORM: 1 year (preferred)
* Express: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Remote