Backend Engineer (Node.js) | Prograd in Italy, Texas at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer (Node.js) | Prograd in Italy.

Join an innovative fintech environment dedicated to empowering the next generation with better financial knowledge and opportunities. In this role, you will contribute to the development of scalable backend systems that support a growing digital platform serving thousands of users. Working closely with experienced technical leaders, you will help design and implement reliable services, cloud infrastructure, and integrations that drive business growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced startup setting where ownership, collaboration, and continuous learning are highly valued. You'll work on meaningful products that blend technology, education, and financial empowerment while helping shape the future of the platform’s architecture.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern development practices.
• Develop and optimize GraphQL and REST APIs to support seamless communication between internal and external systems.
• Manage database architecture, performance, and reliability using PostgreSQL, SQL, Prisma, or similar ORM technologies.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure leveraging AWS services and best practices.
• Implement and support event-driven architectures to improve system scalability and responsiveness.
• Integrate third-party platforms and services while ensuring secure authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Contribute to software development using microservices and monorepo architectures to support long-term scalability.
• Maintain high engineering standards through automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security.

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience developing backend applications with Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing and implementing GraphQL and RESTful APIs in production environments.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, including PostgreSQL, SQL, and ORM frameworks such as Prisma.
• Hands-on experience deploying and managing applications on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and asynchronous processing patterns.
• Experience integrating third-party services and working with authentication protocols such as OAuth and SSO.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, monorepos, and modern development tooling.
• Experience implementing automated testing strategies and working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Fluency in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and thrive in a fast-moving startup environment.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving capabilities, and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Nice to have: familiarity with React and Next.js.

• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing fintech company with a meaningful social impact.
• High level of ownership and direct influence on product and technical decisions.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
• Exposure to modern technologies, cloud infrastructure, and scalable system design.
• Career growth opportunities within a fast-scaling organization.
• Work alongside experienced technical leaders and cross-functional teams.
• International and dynamic team environment.
• Flexible and remote-friendly working culture.