GraphQL Engineer

smaXtec animal care GmbH; Graz; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public transport subsidy

Edenred

Firmenradl

Company fitness cards

Team events

Job summary

smaXtec animal care GmbH in Graz is seeking an experienced backend engineer to design and scale reliable systems for our cloud-based health monitoring platform. You will work with NestJS, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

You should have 5+ years of backend experience, strong TypeScript/Node.js skills, and a deep understanding of modern architectures. Remote options up to 25% and an on-site modern office at TU Graz Inffeld Campus are offered.

Qualifications

• Technical education (HTL, CS) and 5+ years of backend experience.
• Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills.
• Experience with NestJS, Kafka, Kubernetes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust backend systems using NestJS.
• Architect scalable cloud-native solutions (microservices, event-driven, hexagonal).
• Work with PostgreSQL and Redis; optimize queries and refactor schemas.
• Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs (queries, mutations, subscriptions).
• Tackle complex technical challenges with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

GraphQL

Backend architecture

Problem solving

Education

HTL/CS

Tools

NestJS

Kafka

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Redis

Job description

(GRAZ |FULL TIME|ALL GENDERS|START ASAP)

We are looking for an experienced engineer to build and scale reliable systems for our clients. At smaXtec, we develop a cloud -based health monitoring system that improves herd health using AI and smart algorithms. If you’re passionate about GraphQL, user experience, and high -quality design, this is your opportunity

YOUR ROLE

• Design and build robust backend systems using NestJS
• Architect scalable solutions using modern patterns in a cloud native environment (n -tier, microservices, event - driven, hexagonal)
• Work with PostgreSQL and Redis, including query optimization and schema refactoring
• Develop and maintain GraphQL APIs (queries, mutations, subscriptions)
• Tackle complex technical challenges with a strong problem-solving mindset

YOUR PROFILE

• Technical education (HTL, Computer Science, Software Development) and at least 5 years of experience
• Solid experience with TypeScript and Node.js
• Advanced backend architecture knowledge
• Deep understanding of GraphQL Excellent analytical and problem -solving skills
• Nice to have: Experience with Nest.js, Kafka , Kubernetes, interest for React and/or React Native

OUR OFFER

• High -impact work in an agile, international Scale -Up environment.
• Flexible working model – on site in a modern office at TU Graz Inffeld Campus & remote work options up to 25%.
• Attractive benefits: Public transport subsidy, Edenred, “Firmenradl”, company fitness cards, and team events.
• Transparent salary model (gross annual, full -time):

• High -impact work in an agile, international Scale -Up environment.
• Flexible working model – on site in a modern office at TU Graz Inffeld Campus & remote work options up to 25%.
• Attractive benefits: Public transport subsidy, Edenred, “Firmenradl”, company fitness cards, and team events.
• Transparent salary model (gross annual, full -time):

• Junior: from € 42.000 gross per year
• Advanced: from € 52.000 gross per year
• Senior: from € 60.000 gross per year