Senior Backend Developer - Node.js

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Developer - Node.js in Germany.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a globally distributed engineering team building high-performance, real-time financial technology systems. In this role, you will design and develop backend services that power complex, scalable platforms used by a global user base. You will work on cutting-edge features, APIs, and integrations while ensuring top-tier performance, reliability, and security. Operating in a fast-paced and innovation-driven environment, you will collaborate with talented engineers to tackle challenging technical problems. The position offers strong ownership, allowing you to contribute from architecture to deployment. If you are passionate about distributed systems, backend performance, and building resilient platforms, this role offers both impact and growth.

You will play a key role in building and maintaining robust backend systems, ensuring scalability, security, and performance across all services. Your responsibilities include:

• Designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using Node.js and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Building and optimizing APIs and microservices to support high-throughput, low-latency applications.
• Contributing to the development and launch of new features and products using agile methodologies.
• Ensuring platform scalability and reliability to support growing global usage and real-time transactions.
• Implementing strong security practices across backend systems to protect data and infrastructure.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate backend services with other systems and applications.
• Working with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB to manage and optimize data storage and retrieval.
• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and continuously improving backend architecture.

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled backend engineer with strong problem-solving abilities and experience working on complex, scalable systems. Key qualifications include:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, with experience building production-grade applications.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex platforms with high availability requirements.
• Hands-on experience with databases such as MySQL and MongoDB.
• Familiarity with security best practices in backend development.
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with attention to performance and scalability.
• Experience with message queues, caching systems, or job queues (e.g., Redis) is a plus.
• Knowledge of additional languages such as Ruby, Rust, or C++ is advantageous.
• Exposure to blockchain technologies or high-availability systems is a strong plus.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-evolving industry.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and impact.
• Continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and professional development support.
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture with global team exposure.
• Career growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving technical landscape.
• Regular team-building activities and knowledge-sharing initiatives.