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 supports 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 Secro’s mission to redefine 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.