Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Role Overview

Join an innovative fintech environment dedicated to empowering the next generation with better financial knowledge and opportunities. In this role, you will contribute to the development of scalable backend systems that support a growing digital platform serving thousands of users.

What You Will Do

Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern development practices. Develop and optimize GraphQL and REST APIs to support seamless communication between internal and external systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced startup setting where ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning are highly valued. You'll work on meaningful products that blend technology, education, and financial empowerment while helping shape the future of the platform’s architecture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing and implementing GraphQL and RESTful APIs in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL, and ORM frameworks such as Prisma.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing patterns.
• Experience integrating third-party services and working with authentication protocols such as OAuth and SSO.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, monorepos, and modern development tooling.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing fintech company with a meaningful social impact.
• High level of ownership and direct influence on product and technical decisions.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Exposure to modern technologies, cloud infrastructure, and scalable system design.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-scaling organization.
• Work alongside experienced technical leaders and cross-functional teams.
• International and dynamic team environment.
• Flexible and remote-friendly working culture.