Nearshore Sector | Node.js Developer

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About the Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join Devoteam Portugal's Nearshore team, working directly with an international client based in the UK within the Tech-led Facilities Management & Infrastructure Solutions sector. In this role, you will focus on building and evolving robust, high-scale backend applications.

Job Description

• Develop, evolve, and maintain scalable and high-performance back-end applications

• Design, implement, and maintain robust and secure RESTful APIs

• Ensure overall code quality by following industry best practices, performance optimization, and writing clean code

• Collaborate with front-end and cross-functional teams to integrate services and define data architectures

• Participate actively in agile development workflows, including sprint planning, estimation, and core technical discussions

• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex backend technical issues efficiently

• Minimum 4/5 years of experience in backend development, with solid mastery of Node.js and ExpressJS

• Strong expertise with relational databases (SQL) and efficient data modeling

• Proven experience in designing, building, and documenting scalable RESTful APIs

• Familiarity with containerization technologies, specifically Docker (highly valued)

• Deep understanding of backend software architecture patterns and engineering best practices

• Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows

• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

• Fluent in English (written and spoken, suited for international environments)

The Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.