Backend Engineer (Node.js)
CloudNova · Germany
- Type: full time
- Location: worldwide
- Compensation: USD 30200–50400
- Timezone: UTC-5 to UTC+1
About the role
Join our growing engineering team and help build products used by millions.
What you will do: - Build and ship new features - Improve application performance - Work closely with product and design teams
What we look for: - Strong problem-solving skills - Experience with modern practices - Self-motivated and results-oriented
What You Will Do As a Backend Engineer specializing in Node.js, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications. You will leverage your expertise with Node.js and the Express framework to build scalable APIs and microservices that power our global platform. Your responsibilities will also include designing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient retrieval, and utilizing Docker for containerization to streamline development and deployment processes across our worldwide team.
Why Join Us Join a dynamic and collaborative remote-first team where innovation thrives and your contributions directly impact our product's success. We foster a culture of continuous learning and provide ample opportunities for professional growth, encouraging you to deepen your skills in Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, and beyond. This is a chance to work on exciting, challenging projects with a diverse, international team, all while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.
Who You Are You are a passionate backend engineer with a proven track record in developing efficient server-side logic using Node.js and Express. You have a strong understanding of relational databases, specifically PostgreSQL, and are adept at writing complex queries and optimizing schema designs. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker is essential for this role, as is a proactive, problem-solving mindset and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with a distributed team.
Required skills
- Node.js
- Express
- PostgreSQL
- Docker
About CloudNova
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