Backend Software Engineer - Fully Remote

Istituto Formativo Aladia; Italia; Remoto; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading e-learning platform in Italy is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to design and maintain backend systems using NestJS. This remote role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for continuous professional growth. Ideal candidates should have experience with RESTful API development and database management, along with strong communication skills suited for remote teamwork.

Servizi

Continuous learning and professional growth

Long-term contract and stability

International collaborative work environment

Career opportunities in a growing tech company

Competenze

• Experience in NestJS and backend fundamentals.
• Ability to develop robust and secure RESTful APIs.
• Strong communication skills for remote teamwork.

Mansioni

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using NestJS.
• Develop RESTful APIs and work with MongoDB.
• Collaborate in agile sprints and maintain code quality.

Conoscenze

NestJS and backend fundamentals

RESTful API development

MongoDB

Git and branching workflows

CI/CD

Docker

Descrizione del lavoro

Backend Software Engineer - Fully Remote

Aladia is a fast-growing e-learning platform based in Italy, with a mission to transform digital education globally. We are passionate about innovation, learner-centered design, and delivering high-quality online learning experiences at scale.

We are looking for a NestJS Backend Developer ready to help us evolve our backend infrastructure into a modern, microservices-based system.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using NestJS (Node.js)
• Develop robust and secure RESTful APIs
• Work with MongoDB to manage and structure data
• Collaborate using Git and branching workflows
• Apply clean architectural patterns (Controller-Service-Repository)
• Contribute to the growth of a microservices-based backend
• Use Docker for containerization and deployments
• Maintain quality through CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
• Document and test APIs with tools like Apidog
• Collaborate in agile sprints using ClickUp

Who We’re Looking For

• Developers with experience in NestJS and backend fundamentals
• Continuous learners who are eager to grow and improve
• Strong communicators who thrive in remote, multicultural teams
• Professionals seeking a long-term role in a dynamic startup environment

Work Schedule

• Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Time zone: Aligned with Italy (CET)
• Remote-first, international team

Perks & Benefits

• Continuous learning and professional growth
• Long-term contract and stability
• International, collaborative work environment
• Career opportunities in a growing tech company

Compensation

• Hourly: $5.00 – $20.00/hour
• Contract-to-Hire on UpWork

Application Process

• Apply with your CV and GitHub/portfolio
• Initial screening call with our team
• 1° Technical test to evaluate coding skills
• Interview with a Backend Engineer
• 2° Technical test to evaluate coding skills
• Final interview with our team