Overview
Backend developer builds and maintains scalable Node.js/TypeScript APIs with PostgreSQL/Prisma, collaborates cross-functionally, and ensures code quality through testing and CI/CD pipelines.
Full job description
Role Purpose
As a Software Engineer, you will deliver well-tested backend features independently within an established architecture while contributing to frontend development when features require end-to-end implementation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and fellow engineers to design, build, and deploy reliable software solutions that create business value.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and enhance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma, and PostgreSQL.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs with robust validation, error handling, authentication, and logging.
- Contribute to frontend development using React and TypeScript when required.
- Write automated tests and ensure code quality through testing and peer code reviews.
- Follow established development and deployment processes, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features.
- Participate in troubleshooting, performance improvements, and continuous enhancement of applications.
- Maintain coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the development lifecycle.
Requirements
Required Skills & Experience
- 3 to 5 years of professional software development experience, primarily with TypeScript and Node.js.
- Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks such as Prisma.
- Solid understanding of REST API design principles and common authentication mechanisms.
- Working knowledge of React and willingness to contribute across the full technology stack.
- Experience with Git-based development workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development practices.
- Familiarity with containerized application deployment and modern CI/CD processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver features independently.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Kubernetes, Azure, or cloud-native environments.
- Exposure to GitOps deployment methodologies and CI/CD platforms.
- Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest or Vitest.
- Familiarity with identity and access management solutions such as Entra ID and OIDC.
- Experience working in agile product development environments.
Benefits
As an employee of IFZA, you can expect:
- 24 working days as annual leave
- Annual flight home
- Life insurance plan
- Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost)
- Bonus scheme (in relevant departments)
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