Talantix.io
Jobgether•10.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Backend Engineer - Remote Position

$120K–$140K/year
RemoteCloud Computing
Node.js•TypeScript•NestJS•Go•Kubernetes•AWS•PostgreSQL•Kafka•RabbitMQ•TLS•Encryption•Observability

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Senior Backend Engineer - Remote to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the development of a cutting-edge cloud-native SaaS platform that manages software components within customer environments. Your expertise will help to create resilient data infrastructure designed for AI systems, ensuring high performance and reliability. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will drive the implementation of backend services and systems, contributing significantly to mission-critical applications.

What You'll Do

  • Design and build backend services for a multi-tenant SaaS platform.
  • Design and implement customer-deployed agents (site control plane and source agents).
  • Develop systems using Node.js (TypeScript, NestJS) and/or Go.
  • Design APIs, service boundaries, and communication protocols between cloud and on-site components.
  • Implement secure authentication, authorization, and policy enforcement.
  • Build asynchronous and event-driven workflows across cloud and on-prem environments.
  • Ensure systems are observable by design, with meaningful metrics, logs, and traces.
  • Own components end-to-end: design, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and reliability.
  • Participate in architecture decisions across SaaS and agent layers.
  • Debug and resolve production issues in distributed and hybrid systems.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional software development experience.
  • Strong backend experience with Node.js (TypeScript, NestJS).
  • Proven experience building production-grade backend systems.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, including failure modes and tradeoffs.
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures and Kubernetes.
  • Experience with AWS or another major cloud provider.
  • Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL or similar).
  • Experience with event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).
  • Strong understanding of security fundamentals (authentication, TLS, encryption).
  • Hands-on experience with observability in production systems, including metrics, logs, and traces.
  • Ability to work independently in an early-stage environment.
  • Excellent debugging skills and strong production ownership.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of containerization technologies.

What We Offer

  • People-first management with minimal bureaucracy.
  • A friendly company culture, proven by employees who choose to return.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 29 days of PTO (18 working days per year plus all national holidays).
  • 10 paid sick days.
  • Full financial and legal support for independent contractors.
  • Free English classes, with native speakers or Ukrainian teachers.
  • Dedicated HR support.
Language Requirements
EnglishC1
BasicIntermediateAdvancedNative
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Backend Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work on a cutting-edge SaaS platform in a supportive environment with excellent benefits.

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Industry
Tech
Location
Remote

Who Will Succeed Here

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Proficiency in developing scalable applications using Node.js and TypeScript, with hands-on experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures, particularly with NestJS.

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Strong familiarity with cloud infrastructure management, especially in AWS, including services like EC2, S3, and Lambda, coupled with experience in container orchestration using Kubernetes.

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Demonstrated capability in implementing and optimizing message brokers such as Kafka and RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing, with a strong focus on performance and fault tolerance in a remote work environment.

Learning Resources

→Node.js Documentationguide
→TypeScript Fundamentalscourse
→Kubernetes Basicsarticle

Career Path

Senior Backend Engineer - Remote Position(Now)→Lead Backend Engineer or Engineering Manager(1-2 years)→Director of Engineering or Technical Architect(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$18.5B
Annual Growth
35.2%
AI Adoption
62%
Investment
+150%
Labour Demand
+40%
Avg Salary
$130K

Skills & Requirements

Required
Node.jsTypeScriptNestJS
Growing in Demand
GraphQLMicroservices ArchitectureDocker
Declining
jQueryJava EE

Domain Trends

Increased Adoption of Microservices
Over 70% of organizations are transitioning to microservices architecture, enabling faster deployment and scalability.
Rise of Serverless Computing
Serverless architectures are projected to grow by 50% in the next two years, driven by AWS Lambda and Azure Functions, reducing infrastructure management overhead.
Integration of AI and Machine Learning
62% of backend developers are incorporating AI and ML capabilities in applications, enhancing functionality and user experience.

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