Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript)
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Description
We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join an innovative and fast-growing company in the fitness tech industry.
You will play a key role in building and scaling the backend architecture of a cutting-edge platform used by gyms across Europe. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a startup environment where your ideas, ownership, and technical expertise will have a direct impact on the product and customers.
About the Mission
Your mission will be to build and evolve the platform from the ground up, leveraging the experience acquired during the Beta phase and current product usage.
You will work closely with product, customers, and the engineering team to deliver a scalable, reliable, and high-performance application.
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable backend architectures and server-side application logic
Develop APIs, reusable libraries, and core system components
Integrate with external Gym Management Software and third-party services
Collaborate closely with customers to gather feedback and solve technical issues
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
Participate in technical decisions and mentor less experienced developers
Work directly with clients for product conception and training purposes
Travel occasionally across Europe to better understand gym staff workflows and operational needs
Contribute to building a responsive, cost-effective, and customer-centric platform
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience building backend systems
At least 1 year of experience with Node.js and TypeScript
Strong experience with SQL databases, ideally PostgreSQL
Experience working with Prisma ORM
Strong sense of ownership and code quality
Experience writing automated tests
Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a startup environment
Excellent communication skills with fluent English (C1 level)
Customer-focused mindset and passion for delivering outstanding user experiences
Team player willing to share knowledge and mentor others
Nice to Have
Experience with AWS services and AWS Lambda
Experience with Serverless architectures
Experience building GraphQL APIs
Additional European languages
Passion for fitness or regular sports practice
Tech Stack
Node.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Prisma ORM
AWS
GraphQL
What We Offer
Salary: €50,000 – €55,000 gross/year
Fully remote work
Sport card / fitness benefit
Private medical insurance
International and collaborative environment
Opportunity to shape a product from an early stage
This job is found at InterviewStack.io
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About HireTech
Specialists in recruitment with experience since 2011. We work with consultancies, multinationals, and startups both in Spain and internationally. Our mission is to be the trusted partner for companies and professionals in the recruitment world, identifying and connecting the most qualified talent with the most exciting opportunities.