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Für Unternehmen This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer, Node.js/TypeScript in Germany.
This role is part of a fast-scaling global engineering organization building the infrastructure for modern international work. You will contribute to the design and development of backend systems that power high-scale, mission-critical HR and payroll services used across 150+ countries. Working in a remote-first, cross-functional environment, you will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, designers, and QA teams to deliver reliable and scalable backend solutions. The position requires strong backend expertise combined with a product-oriented mindset, ensuring that technical decisions translate into meaningful customer impact. You will work on APIs, distributed systems, and high-volume data processing while ensuring performance, security, and scalability. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly supports millions of users worldwide.
Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
- Build and enhance robust APIs with a strong focus on performance, security, and scalability
- Develop backend features and services across the full software development lifecycle, from design to deployment
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, designers, and QA to deliver end-to-end solutions
- Optimize database performance, including PostgreSQL queries, data modeling, and migrations
- Design systems capable of handling high transaction volumes, concurrency, and real-time processing requirements
- Ensure reliability and maintainability through clean architecture, testing, and code quality best practices
- Participate in product planning, technical discovery, and architecture discussions
- Identify and resolve production issues, contributing to continuous improvement and system stability
Requirements:
- 4+ years of experience as a Software Engineer with strong backend development expertise
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript
- Solid experience with SQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL, including optimization and data modeling
- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns
- Experience building scalable, high-performance distributed systems
- Proven ability to design and maintain APIs, including authentication (JWT), validation, and secure architecture
- Experience handling high-throughput systems, concurrency, and performance optimization
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and modern development practices
- Strong communication skills with ability to explain technical concepts clearly
- Experience working in remote, distributed, and asynchronous teams
- A product-oriented mindset focused on delivering customer value
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with scalable global compensation structure
- Remote-first working model with flexibility and optional coworking access
- Stock grant opportunities depending on role and location
- Additional country-specific perks and benefits
- Strong focus on career development and internal growth opportunities
- Exposure to large-scale global systems used in 150+ countries
- Collaborative and diverse international engineering culture
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, mission-critical fintech and HR infrastructure
Kontaktperson:
Jobgether HR Team