Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Nivoda, a leading B2B diamond and gemstone marketplace, as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining backend systems for high-performance, customer-centric features. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to develop groundbreaking products and improve the customer experience. This role requires extensive experience in backend development with Node.js and GraphQL, along with a strong database foundation. Nivoda offers a dynamic, remote-first work environment with flexible hours, unlimited holiday allowance, and ample growth opportunities.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in backend development with Node.js
• At least 2 years of experience working with GraphQL
• Strong foundation in database concepts, with at least 4 years of experience working with relational databases like PostgreSQL
• Proficient in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and committed to writing high-quality, maintainable code
• Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• B.S or M.S Tech degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend for high-performance customer-centric features around jewelry, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define technical requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely support to internal teams and external customers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize customer requirements and feedback
• Mentor junior developers and improve the quality of engineering work in the broader team
• Actively participate in discussions to improve the overall customer experience on the Nivoda platform

Benefits

• Dynamic working environment in a rapidly growing company
• Work on cloud-hosted applications utilizing major AWS services
• Gain valuable experience in system design and architectural patterns
• Enjoy a pleasant, low-hierarchy work environment
• Engage in intellectually challenging work that contributes significantly to Nivoda’s success and scalability
• Flexible working hours and a vibrant company culture
• Plenty of opportunities for growth and learning
• Unlimited holiday allowance
• Chance to join and contribute to a company during its exponential expansion phase