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Backend Engineer (Node, Typescript)

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2026

Job #1689091
Contract
New York, New York, USA

We are seeking a proven Backend Developer to join our client on an initial 12-month contract to work on the development and enhancement of scalable, high-performance backend services.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL.

This is a remote working position, but you must be comfortable working 2pm-10pm CET, to align with US-based teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Build and optimise database solutions using PostgreSQL.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex production issues.
  • Optimise application performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and technical improvements.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong commercial experience developing backend applications with Node.js.
  • Excellent knowledge of TypeScript.
  • Proven experience designing and working with PostgreSQL databases.
  • Experience writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.

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