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Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS (Remote - EMEA) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer, Node.js + AWS in EMEA.. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will join a high-impact engineering team building scalable and reliable systems for a fast-growing SaaS platform. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing backend services that support global-scale operations. Working in a collaborative and fully remote environment, you’ll contribute to critical initiatives that enhance performance, reliability, and customer experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex challenges, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and shape the future of distributed software systems.. . Accountabilities. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and AWS technologies.. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless and efficient solutions.. Participate in product discovery, planning, and deployment phases of the software development lifecycle.. Optimize systems for high transaction volumes, ensuring robustness, concurrency, and fault tolerance.. Implement clean, maintainable, and secure code following software engineering best practices.. Continuously improve system performance and scalability through proactive problem-solving and testing.. Drive engineering excellence by mentoring peers, reviewing code, and contributing to architecture discussions.. . Minimum 8 years of experience as a software engineer, with a strong focus on backend development.. Proven expertise in Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript, along with proficiency in at least one other server-side language.. Strong SQL knowledge, particularly with PostgreSQL — including query optimization, schema design, and data migrations.. Solid understanding of OOP principles and design patterns for building scalable systems.. Experience developing and securing APIs using JWT, validation, and queue-based systems.. Ability to design systems for scalability and handle high-volume performance under load.. Comfortable working in fully remote, distributed teams with excellent communication and self-management skills.. A business-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering impactful, customer-centered solutions.. Bonus points for experience with SaaS platforms, serverless architectures (AWS), or FinTech systems.. . Company Location: United Kingdom.