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
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Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS.
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Build scalable and maintainable server-side applications.
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Design and consume RESTful APIs and integration services.
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Work with relational and NoSQL databases to support application requirements.
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Implement caching mechanisms and optimize backend performance.
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Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver new features.
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Support troubleshooting, debugging, and issue resolution activities.
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Contribute to clean architecture, code quality, and backend best practices.
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Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes.
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Work within Agile development methodologies and collaborative engineering teams.
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Support continuous improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability.
What You’ll Need
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
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2–4 years of backend development experience.
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Strong proficiency in Node.js and familiarity with NestJS.
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Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
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Good knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
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Experience with at least one NoSQL database such as MongoDB.
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Understanding of caching technologies such as Redis.
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Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms; AWS experience is a plus.
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Understanding of clean code principles and software design patterns.
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Good communication and teamwork abilities.
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Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a structured engineering team.
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Experience with REST and SOAP integrations.
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Basic understanding of asynchronous programming concepts.
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Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic or CloudWatch.
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Experience working in Agile environments or large-scale backend systems.
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Awareness or knowledge of IT security best practices as defined by ISO/SOC or similar.
Why Aspire
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Be part of a (Remote is here-to-stay) organization
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Work and learn from great minds
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Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day by attending technical and nontechnical training
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Get market exposure by working with international tech leaders
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Nursery reimbursement benefit
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Attend virtual and onsite international tech conferences
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Exposure to work in an IT environment that adheres to rigorous security and compliance standards defined by ISO / SOC
