Backend Engineer (Node.js) | Prograd

Accountabilities:

• 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.


• Manage database architecture, performance, and reliability using PostgreSQL, SQL, Prisma, or similar ORM technologies.


• Deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure leveraging AWS services and best practices.


• Implement and support event-driven architectures to improve system scalability and responsiveness.


• Integrate third-party platforms and services while ensuring secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.


• Contribute to software development using microservices and monorepo architectures to support long-term scalability.


• Maintain high engineering standards through automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.


• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.


• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security.

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.


• Nice to have: familiarity with React and Next.js.

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.

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