Backend Engineer (Node.js) | Prograd, UK

GT (Global Talent) Ltd

Job Overview

Location

Europe - Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript to support Prograd’s fintech and EdTech platform.
• Develop and implement both GraphQL and REST APIs to enable seamless communication between frontend applications and backend services.
• Manage database design, optimization, and querying using SQL, PostgreSQL, and Prisma ORM to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Deploy and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, including services for compute, storage, and networking, with full ownership of deployment pipelines.
• Implement event-driven architecture using tools like Inngest to handle asynchronous workflows and system integrations.
• Integrate third-party services including Resend, Onfido, Clerk, and Hubspot to enhance user authentication, communication, and analytics capabilities.
• Structure codebases using microservices and monorepo patterns with Turborepo to improve maintainability and development velocity.
• Establish and maintain automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines to ensure code quality and rapid, reliable deployments.
• Collaborate closely with the Tech Lead and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend issues, ensuring high system availability and performance for end users.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including product and business teams.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve system architecture, scalability, and developer workflows.
• Work independently to ship features end-to-end while maintaining high standards for code quality and documentation.
• Maintain a strong focus on security, particularly around OAuth and SSO protocols for user authentication and data protection.
• Contribute to a fast-paced startup environment with evolving requirements, adapting quickly to new priorities and technologies.
• Support the company’s mission of improving financial literacy among young people by building reliable, user-centric backend systems.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript
• Experience designing and implementing GraphQL and REST APIs
• Hands-on experience with SQL, PostgreSQL, and Prisma (or similar ORM)
• Proven experience with AWS cloud services and deployment processes
• Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g., Inngest)
• Familiarity with third-party integrations, OAuth, and SSO protocols

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work within Europe
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing fintech startup backed by Deloitte
• Direct impact on a mission-driven platform improving financial literacy for young people
• Collaborative environment with a founding team from Apple, Nest, and Google

Skills & Technologies

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Next.js

Node.js

Backend

Remote

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About GT (Global Talent) Ltd

GT operates as a tech staffing and engineering hub provider that helps high‑growth companies build and manage remote development teams and delivery centers—handling recruitment, local operations, payroll/EOR, and ongoing management to scale engineering capacity in CEE and other regions.

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