Backend Engineer

Job Description Experience: 5.00 + years Salary: Confidential (based on experience) Expected Notice Period: 15 Days Shift: (GMT+02:00) Europe/Paris (CEST) Opportunity Type: Remote Placement Type: Full Time Contract for 12 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month) (*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - Leading SaaS Procurement and Budgeting Platform) What do you need for this opportunity Must have skills required: API Gateway, AWS Lambda, Cloudformation, Generative AI Tools, Terraform, Ci/Cd Pipelines, NestJS, Node.js, AWS/ Azure / GCP, Git, SQL, Docker/Kubernetes Leading SaaS Procurement and Budgeting Platform is Looking for: Backend Engineer We are looking for a talented Backend Engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and has a strong passion for building scalable, reliable, and innovative software solutions. What You'll Bring (Must-Haves) - Backend Development: Strong hands-on experience with Node.js (Express.js/NestJS), designing and maintaining scalable APIs and microservices. - Databases: Proficiency with SQL databases. - CI/CD Pipelines: Practical experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins) for automated build, test, and deployment. - Version Control: Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows. - Testing & Quality: Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, PyTest) to ensure maintainable and bug-free code. - Cloud Deployment: Experience deploying and monitoring applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Collaboration Skills: Comfortable working in cross-functional, remote teams using tools like Jira, Confluence, or similar. Good-to-Have - Serverless Experience: Familiarity with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, or equivalent serverless frameworks. - AI Integration: Exposure to Generative AI tools and APIs (OpenAI, LangChain, etc.) and interest in applying AI/ML to improve workflows. - DevOps Mindset: Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Full-Stack Awareness: Basic knowledge of frontend technologies (React, TypeScript) to collaborate with UI engineers effectively. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs. - Build and optimize database schemas and queries for scalability and performance. - Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure smooth and reliable deployments. - Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate APIs seamlessly with user interfaces. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability and reliability. - Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews with a fully remote team. Who You Are - A proactive problem solver with strong backend engineering expertise. - Passionate about writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code. - Excited about automation, DevOps practices, and emerging backend technologies. - Collaborative, communicative, and eager to thrive in a remote, cross-functional environment. Why Join Us - Work on cutting-edge SaaS and data-driven solutions. - Be part of a fully remote, highly collaborative team. - Opportunity to grow your career in backend engineering, DevOps, and AI integration. - Make a tangible impact on the product, platform scalability, and customer success. How to apply for this opportunity - Step 1: Click On Apply And Register or Login on our portal. - Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume - Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview About Uplers: Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant contractual onsite opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. (Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well). So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you