Backend Engineer (TypeScript / Node.js) – Remote Ireland
We are looking for a Backend Engineer who enjoys building reliable, scalable systems and solving real engineering problems. You will help design, develop, and improve backend services that support modern applications, working across software development, cloud technologies, and production systems focused on integrated logistics management and supply-chain optimisation.
You will primarily work with TypeScript and Node.js, with Python experience considered a strong advantage. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys API design, automation, cloud-native engineering, and taking ownership of services from development through to production.
What you’ll do
- Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript / Node.js
- Design and develop REST APIs and event-driven services
- Work on scalable, multi-tenant applications
- Deploy and support containerised services using Docker and Kubernetes
- Collaborate on cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation
- Improve system reliability, performance, monitoring, and operational processes
- Work with databases such as PostgreSQL and MongoDB
- Contribute to internal tools, shared libraries, and engineering improvements
What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- Experience building backend services and APIs
- Understanding of microservices and distributed systems
- Experience with Docker, cloud platforms, and modern deployment practices
- Familiarity with Kubernetes and CI/CD workflows
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases
- Comfortable working with production systems and owning solutions
Nice to have
- Python experience for backend services or automation
- AWS or other cloud experience
- Terraform/OpenTofu, Helm, GitOps (Flux/Argo CD)
- Observability tools such as OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, or Grafana
- Event-driven architectures or messaging systems
- SaaS, multi-tenant, or high-scale platform experience
What we offer
- Fully remote role in Ireland
- Opportunity to work with modern cloud-native technologies
- A collaborative engineering environment with ownership and impact
If you’re a backend engineer who enjoys building dependable systems and improving how technology is delivered, we’d love to hear from you.