Backend Engineer (Node.JS/Nest)

About the Job

As a Backend Engineer at Aspire, you will contribute to building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using modern Node.js technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop APIs, support integrations, and maintain reliable backend systems within a collaborative and modern engineering environment.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS.
  


• Build scalable and maintainable server-side applications.
  


• Design and consume RESTful APIs and integration services.
  


• Work with relational and NoSQL databases to support application requirements.
  


• Implement caching mechanisms and optimize backend performance.
  


• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver new features.
  


• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and issue resolution activities.
  


• Contribute to clean architecture, code quality, and backend best practices.
  


• Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes.
  


• Work within Agile development methodologies and collaborative engineering teams.
  


• Support continuous improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability.
  

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
  


• 2–4 years of backend development experience.
  


• Strong proficiency in Node.js and familiarity with NestJS.
  


• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
  


• Good knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  


• Experience with at least one NoSQL database such as MongoDB.
  


• Understanding of caching technologies such as Redis.
  


• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms; AWS experience is a plus.
  


• Understanding of clean code principles and software design patterns.
  


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  


• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
  


• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a structured engineering team.
  


• Experience with REST and SOAP integrations.
  


• Basic understanding of asynchronous programming concepts.
  


• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic or CloudWatch.
  


• Experience working in Agile environments or large-scale backend systems.
  


• Awareness or knowledge of IT security best practices as defined by ISO/SOC or similar.