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Jr. Backend Developer

EngineeringLisbon (Remote)Full-time

The role

We are looking for a Junior Backend Developer to join our engineering team and help us build and maintain backend services that power our platform.

You will work closely with senior engineers and the CTO, contributing to APIs, data processing pipelines, and infrastructure-backed services. This is a hands-on role where you will learn how production systems are built, deployed, and operated at scale.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js
  • Work with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL and MongoDB)
  • Build and consume internal and external APIs
  • Write clean, readable, and well-tested code
  • Help debug production issues and improve system reliability
  • Learn how our services run in Docker and Kubernetes
  • Collaborate with product and engineering to ship features end-to-end

Must-have requirements

  • Basic experience with JavaScript or TypeScript and Node.js
  • Understanding of REST APIs and backend fundamentals
  • Some experience working with databases (SQL or NoSQL)
  • Familiarity with Git and version control
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take feedback
  • Ability to work independently in a remote setup

Nice-to-have (not required)

  • Experience with PostgreSQL or MongoDB
  • Exposure to Docker or containerized applications
  • Any experience with Kubernetes or cloud infrastructure
  • Understanding of async programming and background jobs
  • Personal projects, internships, or open-source contributions

If you do not tick all the boxes, that is fine. We care more about attitude and growth potential than a perfect CV.

Tech stack

  • Node.js (TypeScript)
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloud-based infrastructure

What success looks like in your first months

  • You understand our core backend services and data models
  • You can independently ship small backend features
  • You are comfortable debugging issues with support from the team
  • You actively participate in technical discussions and reviews

What we offer

  • Competitive junior-level salary
  • Fully remote work
  • Direct mentorship from senior engineers
  • Exposure to real-world, production-grade systems
  • A calm, focused engineering culture with minimal bureaucracy

Hiring process

  1. Intro call
  2. Technical conversation and small practical task
  3. Final chat

Interested?

Send us your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit.

Apply now