Senior Backend Developer (Land-based)

We’re seeking a Senior Backend Developer to join us at the ground level of an exciting new project. As one of the first engineers on the team, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the architecture and laying the technical foundation for a scalable, cloud-native microservices platform. You’ll contribute to the design and development of robust, secure, and high-performance APIs and backend systems. If you’re driven by impactful technology, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want to grow in a fast-paced, high-performing engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

THE PERFECT TEAM MEMBER IS INSPIRED TO:

Participate in selecting, designing and building the initial tech setup of our new project

Design, develop, and maintain scalable microservices and backend applications

Architect and document RESTful APIs and ensure consistent, secure data flows across services

Collaborate with developers, QAs and DevOps to deliver end-to-end solutions

Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code

Ensure systems meet high standards of reliability, performance, and security

Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency

Continuously improve system design and development processes

THE SKILLS THAT WILL GRAB OUR ATTENTION:

Strong experience in backend development with Node.js (NestJS) or Java (Spring Boot)

Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs

Solid understanding of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL

Experience working in cloud-native environments, preferably on AWS

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, ArgoCD, or similar

Knowledge of microservice architecture, containerization, and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

A solid grasp of software engineering principles, including testing, performance tuning, and scalability

Exposure to infrastructure as code and monitoring tools is a plus

A proactive problem solver and team player with a strong sense of ownership