Back End Software Engineer

Liven; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; Remote; IDR 334.448.000 - 668.897.000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Jakarta seeks a Backend-Focused Full Stack Software Engineer to develop and optimize backend systems while contributing to frontend tasks. This role demands expertise in Node.js and cloud infrastructures, alongside collaborative problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. You will be pivotal in enhancing the company's platform utilizing high-performance APIs and scalable microservices. The position offers a flexible and remote-friendly working environment.

Benefits

Flexible and remote-friendly work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in backend-heavy full-stack development, including internships.
• Strong expertise in Node.js, Nest.js, and Express.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis for database management.
• Familiarity with GraphQL for API design.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure and DevOps principles.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs and microservices.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Google Cloud.
• Occasionally contribute to frontend development using React.

Skills

Node.js

Nest.js

Express.js

PostgreSQL

Redis

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

React

CI/CD

Job description

About The Role

As a Backend-Focused Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and scaling backend systems while contributing to frontend development as needed. You will work with high-performance APIs, cloud-native architectures, and scalable microservices to build robust software solutions for Liven’s platform.

This role is perfect for an engineer who thrives in backend-heavy environments, enjoys solving complex system challenges, and is passionate about writing clean, efficient, and scalable code.

What You'll Do

Backend Development (Primary Focus)

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance APIs and microservices using Nest.js and Express.js (TypeScript).
• Optimize GraphQL and REST APIs with Apollo and caching strategies (Redis).
• Implement scalable and secure database solutions using PostgreSQL.
• Work on event-driven architecture and messaging systems for seamless service communication.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and resilience of backend systems.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications on Google Cloud (GCP).
• Work with CI/CD pipelines to automate deployments and improve system reliability.
• Optimize serverless computing, containerized services (Docker, Kubernetes), and distributed systems.

Frontend (Secondary Focus)

• Occasionally contribute to frontend development using React (Next.js) and React Native.
• Implement API integrations and ensure smooth data flow between frontend and backend.
• Work closely with UI/UX teams to ensure optimal performance and user experience.

Technologies You’ll Work With

Backend: Nest.js, Express.js (TypeScript), GraphQL, Apollo

Databases: PostgreSQL, Redis (caching)

Cloud & DevOps: Google Cloud, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes

Frontend: React (Next.js), React Native (secondary)

Qualifications

• ✔ 2–4 years of experience in backend-heavy full-stack development (internships or personal projects count).
• ✔ Strong expertise in Node.js, Nest.js, and Express.js for backend development.
• ✔ Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis for database management and caching.
• ✔ Familiarity with GraphQL (Apollo) for API design and performance optimization.
• ✔ Understanding of cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud preferred) and DevOps principles.
• ✔ Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to work in fast-paced environments.
• ✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills for cross‑functional collaboration.

Good to Have

• ✅ Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• ✅ Knowledge of event-driven architecture, WebSockets, and microservices.
• ✅ Passion for scalability, security, and performance optimization in cloud environments.

Why Join Us?

• 💡 Work on cutting‑edge cloud technologies in hospitality tech.
• 🚀 Be part of a fast‑growing global team in a high‑impact role.
• 🎯 Shape the backend architecture of a rapidly expanding platform.
• 🌍 Flexible and remote‑friendly work environment.
• 👩💻 Ready to build the future of hospitality technology? Apply now!

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