Remote Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Hostinger is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using NodeJS. The successful candidate will collaborate with the front-end team and other stakeholders to ensure seamless data exchange and a smooth user experience. Proficiency in NodeJS and API development is crucial for this role.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with NodeJS, Express and PostgeSQL or MySQL
• Unit testing and end-to-end testing
• Knowledge of REST API, SQL, and any ORM
• Familiarity with the Git versioning system
• Knowledge of message queueing technologies, like RabbitMQ, BullMQ, or GCP PubSub
• Familiarity with application containerization technologies, like Docker

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using NodeJS
• Collaborate with front-end developers and other team members to define API requirements
• Optimize APIs for performance, scalability, and security
• Implement data storage solutions and database management
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as needed
• Ensure proper documentation of APIs for internal and external use
• Monitor and troubleshoot backend services to identify and resolve issues
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies in backend development
• Deliver high-quality code solutions and make decisions on product architecture
• Write clear, scalable, and tested code that creates actual business value
• Share feedback with your peers

Preferred Qualifications

A self-starter who is not afraid to challenge the status quo

Benefits

• A culture where everyone values the highest standards, freedom, and responsibility
• Ability to take the lead and orchestrate all product changes together - no waiting line for your ideas and projects to become a reality
• Unlimited growth: latest working equipment, training courses, books, conferences, team building activities, and workshops
• (Exceptional)-being: active challenges, onsite & online fitness classes, and wellness workshops
• A comprehensive health insurance package
• Hybrid work: the possibility to work in modern offices in Kaunas and Vilnius or the comfort of your home
• Workations & quarterly OKR parties
• Gross salary from 5500 - 6600  EUR/month. Specific compensation is offered based on work experience, competence, and compliance with other job requirements