Remote Backend Engineer, Infra Engineering, Node.js/AWS/K8s (Remote - EMEA)

Description:

• Join a dynamic engineering team at the forefront of infrastructure innovation, where you will build and optimize core services that power a global platform.
• This role blends deep backend engineering with DevOps practices, ensuring scalability, reliability, and speed for high-impact systems.
• You will work closely with cross-functional teams to define standards, develop internal tooling, and support critical services used across the organization.
• Expect to tackle complex challenges, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate on projects that directly impact millions of users worldwide.
• You will have a high degree of ownership and freedom, shaping the technical foundation of a fast-scaling platform.
• Design, build, and maintain robust backend systems and internal tools that accelerate product development.
• Enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines across multiple teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to integrate infrastructure and application layers seamlessly.
• Provide technical guidance and respond to production incidents, ensuring system reliability and performance.
• Develop APIs, frameworks, and shared libraries to empower product teams and improve engineering efficiency.
• Partner with multiple teams to orchestrate large-scale initiatives and deliver high-impact solutions.

Requirements:

• You must have 5+ years of engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development.
• Advanced knowledge of Node.js and proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS is required.
• Solid hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker is necessary.
• You should possess strong system design and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address ambiguous challenges.
• Familiarity with databases (Postgres/MySQL) and messaging systems (RabbitMQ, NATS, Kafka) is expected.
• Excellent communication skills are essential to coordinate with 20+ distributed teams.
• A hands-on troubleshooting mindset with a readiness to take on complex challenges is important.
• Bonus: experience building internal tooling such as npm packages or frameworks is a plus.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with stock grant opportunities based on role and location is offered.
• Scalable perks and benefits tailored to your country of residence are provided.
• Full flexibility of remote work is available, with optional access to WeWork spaces.
• Comprehensive healthcare and wellbeing support programs are included.
• An inclusive, diverse work environment that values your background and perspective is fostered.