
Back-end Engineer (Remote - Europe) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a . Back-end Engineer. in . Europe. .. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing and developing the scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems that power innovative business tools. You’ll collaborate with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams to build reliable APIs and services that seamlessly support users across multiple platforms. This position is ideal for someone passionate about clean architecture, backend optimization, and delivering efficient, reliable solutions in a cloud-native environment. You’ll work with a modern tech stack and have the opportunity to shape the foundation of systems used by entrepreneurs around the world.. . Accountabilities. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs within a microservices architecture.. Integrate systems with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) and ensure efficient data handling.. Build Node.js middleware to connect backend services to frontend applications.. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend engineers, to deliver end-to-end solutions.. Implement best practices for security, performance, and reliability in all backend systems.. Deploy and monitor services using AWS tools (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, etc.) and troubleshoot issues as they arise.. Write unit and integration tests to ensure system stability and maintainability.. Maintain high standards for code quality through documentation, peer reviews, and adherence to best practices.. . Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in backend development.. Strong expertise with . Java (Spring Boot or similar). and . Node.js. frameworks.. Hands-on experience with . MySQL. , . PostgreSQL. , and/or . MongoDB. .. Solid understanding of RESTful API design (GraphQL experience is a plus).. Familiarity with . AWS services. (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) and cloud-based deployment.. Strong debugging skills and knowledge of backend architecture, distributed systems, and database optimization.. Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across time zones.. Commitment to writing clean, scalable, and testable code that adheres to coding standards.. Flexibility to work in European or US time zones as needed.. Bonus qualifications:. Experience with . Docker. and containerized applications.. Familiarity with . Terraform. or other infrastructure-as-code tools.. AWS certifications or equivalent cloud experience.. Experience in . startup or high-growth environments. .. Knowledge of . event-driven architecture. (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).. . Company Location: United Kingdom.