Senior Backend Engineer (Node.JS)

Job Description

Experience : 7.00 + years Salary : Confidential (based on experience) Expected Notice Period : 7 Days Shift : (GMT+02:00) Europe/Paris (CEST) Opportunity Type : Remote Placement Type : Full Time Contract for 12 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month) (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Leading SaaS Procurement and Budgeting Platform) What do you need for this opportunity? Must have skills required: API Gateway, AWS Lambda, Cloudformation, Generative AI Tools, Terraform, Node Js, TypeScript, Docker, Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Ci/Cd Pipelines Leading SaaS Procurement and Budgeting Platform is Looking for: About The Role We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer who can take ownership of designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices architectures, and is comfortable working end-to-end?from development to deployment. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. Own the design and integration of RESTful APIs and microservices. Make architectural decisions, communicate trade-offs, and ensure system scalability and performance. Deploy and manage services using Docker, Kubernetes, or Serverless environments (e.g., AWS Lambda). Work within a monorepo setup and contribute to shared libraries and tooling. Design and optimize database schemas for SQL and NoSQL databases. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, maintainable, and high-performance backend systems. Take ownership of services and mentor junior developers when needed. Required Skills & Experience 5+ years of professional backend development experience. Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript (recent and production-level). Proven experience in building and maintaining microservices. Strong background in REST API design and development. Hands-on experience deploying services via Docker, Kubernetes, or Serverless frameworks. Proficiency in SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) databases. Experience with data modeling and schema design. Prior work experience in a SaaS or product-based environment. Understanding of monorepo environments and CI/CD workflows. Nice to Have Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, and debugging at scale. Familiarity with modern backend tooling and distributed system design. How to apply for this opportunity? Step 1: Click On Apply! And Register or Login on our portal. Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview! About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well). So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!