AI Summary
Signify Technology is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for a 12-month contract role. The position involves designing and maintaining scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js on GCP. Candidates must be EU-based freelancers with strong experience in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and databases.
Key Highlights
12-month contract role for a Senior Backend Engineer.
Focus on scalable backend services, cloud infrastructure (GCP, Kubernetes), and CI/CD.
Requires EU-based freelance status and strong TypeScript/Node.js expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js within a microservice architecture
Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure on GCP, using Kubernetes for container orchestration and IaC tools such as Terraform or Pulumi
Own CI/CD pipelines across CircleCI, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
Implement and maintain observability and monitoring solutions using Datadog
Work with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases at scale
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, business-aligned solutions
Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers within the team
Technical Skills Required
Benefits & Perks
€350 - €380 per day rate
Remote (EU)
Nice to Have
Fintech or payments experience
Job Description
Job title: Senior Backend Engineer
Job type: Contract
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: €350 - €380 per day
Role Location: EU (Remote) - Must be based in the EU and can work as a freelancer without requiring sponsorship.
The Company
A leading European fintech group, operating a unified commerce and payments platform used by e-commerce and retail businesses across multiple markets. The business spans several European locations and employs a team of over 750 specialists.
Role And Responsibilities
- Design, build and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript and Node.js within a microservice architecture
- Manage and evolve cloud infrastructure on GCP, using Kubernetes for container orchestration and IaC tools such as Terraform or Pulumi
- Own CI/CD pipelines across CircleCI, GitHub Actions, and ArgoCD
- Implement and maintain observability and monitoring solutions using Datadog
- Work with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases at scale
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, business-aligned solutions
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers within the team
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- 6+ years of experience in backend application design and testing
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
- Hands-on experience with GCP, Kubernetes, and IaC (Terraform or Pulumi)
- Solid knowledge of PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience with CI/CD tooling (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD)
- Familiarity with Datadog or equivalent observability platforms
- Proven ability to deliver complex projects, ideally within fintech or payments
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders
- A collaborative, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
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