Backend Engineer

We’re seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing SaaS scale-up developing a next-generation LegalTech and FinTech platform aimed at transforming global trade. The product is designed to eliminate inefficiencies and fraud within the maritime and commodities sectors. You’ll be part of a global, collaborative engineering team building a secure, high-performance system that utilizes encryption, digital signatures, blockchain technology, and advanced asynchronous processing.

About the Project
You’ll help build and evolve a cutting-edge SaaS platform that drives the digital transformation of global trade. Working in a fast-paced startup environment, you’ll design and deliver scalable backend services using modern technologies like NestJS, TypeORM, and AWS, contributing directly to redefining how global trade operates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in NestJS and TypeScript;

• Implement and integrate REST APIs, authentication flows, and data management systems;

• Ensure scalability, performance, and security of backend infrastructure;

• Collaborate with frontend developers and technical leads to define architecture and standards;

• Optimize codebase through rigorous testing, debugging, and peer reviews;

• Support customer onboarding and continuous product improvement within an Agile/Scrum setup.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with JavaScript and 3+ years with TypeScript;

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with NestJS, TypeORM, and REST APIs;

• Strong understanding of authentication methods and backend software architectures/patterns;

• Experience with relational databases (SQL) and AWS SDK v3 services (RDS, S3, SQS, SES, Redis/ElastiCache, Cognito, DynamoDB);

• Proficiency with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus;

• Familiarity with code versioning (Git/GitLab), code reviews, and CI/CD practices;

• Solid experience writing unit/integration tests (Jest) and working in Agile/Scrum environments;

• Nice to have: experience with Next.js/React, Redux/RTK, SCSS, or blockchain development;

• Excellent analytical and communication skills in English.

The recruitment process includes:

• HR screening 30min zoom call;

• 1h technical interview;

• General call with the team leader;

• Making an offer meeting.