Backend Software Engineer | Node.js | Remote

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and develop backend systems and APIs in Node.js that power the Horizons platform
• ▹Own backend features and services, making architectural decisions with guidance from senior engineers
• ▹Work on API performance, database optimization, and system scalability
• ▹Integrate third-party APIs and implement data storage solutions
• ▹Write tested, documented, scalable code
• ▹Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineers
• ▹Get mentored on system design and performance optimization while growing from mid-level to senior

Requirements

• ▹4+ years of experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL or MySQL in production
• ▹Experience designing and building REST APIs
• ▹Experience with message queues such as RabbitMQ, BullMQ, or GCP PubSub
• ▹Kubernetes, Docker, and containerization knowledge
• ▹Experience with observability tools such as Grafana
• ▹Testing mindset with unit and integration testing (Jest, Mocha, or similar)
• ▹Database knowledge: SQL and at least one ORM (Sequelize, TypeORM, Prisma), plus Redis
• ▹Git proficiency in team environments
• ▹Self-starter mentality with strong ownership
• ▹Good communication and documentation habits

Nice to have

• ▹Microservices architecture exposure
• ▹Performance monitoring and optimization experience
• ▹CI/CD pipeline familiarity
• ▹Experience with AI tools and LLM providers
• ▹Terraform experience

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Unlimited learning opportunities through platforms like Reforge and CoachHub

About the company

Hostinger is shaping the future of online success, powered by AI and driven by people, with 900+ professionals serving over 4 million clients in 150 countries.