About the Company Our client operates in the cyber security domain, building a production-grade platform with strong requirements around scalability, reliability, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure.
You’ll join a team responsible for the core backend systems and cloud architecture of the product. Backend services, system reliability, and DevOps-driven decision-making are central to how the platform is built. The working language is English. Project Overview This is a long-term, full-time role with a strong focus on backend system development, architecture evolution, and DevOps-driven cost optimization.
The work spans multiple backend services written in Node.js (TypeScript) and Python, deep involvement in cloud infrastructure, and ownership of production systems. A key objective of the role is to significantly reduce cloud infrastructure costs while maintaining scalability and performance. Role Summary We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer with strong DevOps experience to drive backend development and system-level improvements across the platform. You will develop and evolve backend services, lead architectural changes, and take ownership of infrastructure efficiency and cost optimization.
This role is designed for engineers who enjoy: * understanding complex backend systems end-to-end * owning production services and infrastructure * designing scalable architectures with cost awareness * combining backend engineering with DevOps responsibility
Key Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js (TypeScript) and Python * Lead architectural improvements across multiple microservices * Drive cloud infrastructure cost optimization through system design and DevOps practices * Own production systems, including monitoring, debugging, performance tuning, and incident handling * Develop a deep understanding of internal workflows and data pipelines * Work with data orchestration platforms (e.g. Dagster) * Collaborate closely with engineering teams, team leads, and senior stakeholders * Contribute to raising the overall engineering bar through technical leadership and mentorship
Must-Have Qualifications * Senior-level backend engineering experience with strong autonomy and ownership * Strong hands-on experience with Node.js (TypeScript) and Python * Strong DevOps background with production cloud systems * Experience designing and evolving scalable backend architectures * Experience owning production systems and handling real-world operational issues * Prior startup experience * Strong communication skills in English and comfort collaborating across teams
Nice-to-Have Qualifications Advanced Backend & Systems * Experience with large-scale microservice architectures * Experience with data orchestration platforms (e.g. Dagster)
Cloud & Infrastructure * Experience with AWS (required), plus GCP or Azure * Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform / CloudFormation) * CI/CD tooling and automation
Messaging & Data * Experience with Kafka, Redis, and asynchronous systems
Tooling * Backend frameworks (NestJS) * Databases and storage systems (PostgreSQL, MongoDB) * Data and messaging tools (Kafka, Redis, AWS SQS/SNS) * Monitoring and observability tools (Datadog) * Cloud platforms (AWS, plus GCP or Azure) * Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Team & Collaboration * Highly collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment * Direct collaboration with Team Leads and senior stakeholders * High ownership and accountability for systems and outcomes * Agile, ticket-based workflow
Client Interview Process * Initial screening with Recruiter (30-45 mins) * Technical stages: — Backend technical interview — Interview with the Client
Why you’ll love working here * Scale & complexity: real high-load systems, real business impact, real production ownership * Fast delivery culture: multiple releases daily with modern engineering practices * Growth opportunities: explore new areas (including infrastructure path), learn continuously * International collaboration: distributed team, broad exposure to product and engineering practices * Meaningful modernization: improve a mature platform safely, not by risky rewrites
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