Backend AI Software Engineer (all) - TypeScript / NodeJS

We are seeking a skilled Backend AI Software Engineer to join our engineering team and build robust, scalable, and high-performance backend systems. This role involves designing and implementing server-side applications, APIs, and infrastructure that power our products and services. Development & Implementation

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Develop and integrate third-party APIs and services
• Implement authentication and authorization systems
• Build data processing pipelines and background jobs

Engineering Tools

• AI-assisted development: Ability to effectively use AI tools in daily development work

Database Management

• Design and optimize database schemas
• Implement data migration strategies
• Ensure data consistency and integrity
• Monitor and optimize database performance

System Design & Architecture

• Design and implement scalable backend architectures
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs
• Optimize database queries and data structures
• Implement performance optimizations and caching strategies

Infrastructure & Deployment

• Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP)
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues
• Ensure security best practices and compliance

Collaboration & Quality

• Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
• Write comprehensive technical documentation

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field OR equivalent work experience with a strong technical portfolio
• 7+ years of backend development experience
• Experience with testing frameworks (unit, integration, end-to-end)
• Experience with performance testing and optimization

Technical Skills

• Programming Languages: TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js (primary stack)
• AI development: Ability to effectively use AI tools in daily development work
• Web Frameworks: Express.js, React (for full-stack capabilities)
• Databases: MongoDB (primary), Redis for caching
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes (K8s)
• Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab

System Design & Architecture

• Understanding of distributed systems concepts
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka)
• Understanding of load balancing and scaling strategies

API Development

• Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs
• Understanding of API security and authentication (JWT, OAuth)
• Experience with API documentation tools (Swagger, Postman)

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work in agile development environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architecture
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Knowledge of machine learning integration and data pipelines
• Familiarity with search engines (Elasticsearch, Solr)
• Mobile Development: React Native, Expo (bonus for cross-platform understanding)

Please note that you must have the legal right to live and work in the European Union (EU). Applications from candidates residing outside the EU cannot be considered.

• Top Tech company in Digital Health: A dynamic, high-growth environment where everyone in the team depends on each other's performance. You can see your impact. We learn and develop quickly.
• True impact in healthcare: What we are building with our brite platform is unique worldwide, ambitious, and could have a huge impact on billions of people who are ill or interested in health.
• International team: We are 14 nationalities working across Europe. We bring different mentalities and cultures with us, but we are all aligned towards our grand vision.
• 100% remote with best IT equipment: We work 100% remotely, meet regularly for special team events and team offsite weeks, for example, in Tuscany, the Alps, or Mallorca. You will receive a Mac computer so that you are already technically up to speed.

• Initial Screening: Technical phone/video introductory and experience call.
• Leadership Interview: Discussion focused on leadership principles, values, and cultural fit.
• Technical Deep Dive: Architecture patterns, database design and live coding session covering Node.js.