Senior Backend Engineer

JR Italy; Pescara; Remoto; EUR 37.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a dynamic startup dedicated to transforming health and wellness through innovative technology. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our product, utilizing your expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to develop scalable backend solutions. Collaborate with a passionate team to enhance user experiences and drive continuous improvement in our development processes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the health sector while enjoying the flexibility of remote work and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Servizi

Autonomy and flexibility

Personalised learning budget

Dynamic work environment

Leadership committed to career progression

Asynchronous Assessment

Technical Evaluation

Cultural Fit Interview

Competenze

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript with scalable backend architecture.

Mansioni

• Design and build scalable backend solutions using Node.js.
• Oversee AWS infrastructure and contribute to DevOps practices.

Conoscenze

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

RESTful APIs

Agile Scrum

DevOps

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience

Strumenti

Serverless Framework

Git/GitLab

ZOD

Descrizione del lavoro

Vita Health is a dynamic startup in the health, nutrition, and fitness industry. Our innovative product has positively affected the lives of over 130,000 people in our core market, and we are now eager to expand our expertise and reach globally.

Our mission is to enhance our presence not just in the B2C sector, where we began, but also in B2B by integrating into corporate welfare programs for both large enterprises and SMEs that shape our market. We strive to make individuals more conscious of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle, demonstrating that dieting and exercising can seamlessly fit into their daily routines rather than being a chore.

By utilizing AI and algorithms, we create personalised diet and training plans tailored to user inputs during onboarding, which adapt continuously to reflect their progress. Our dedicated team of nutritionists and personal trainers is committed to guiding users throughout their journey to help them reach their goals.

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If you're passionate about transforming lives, join Vita Health!

About The Role

At Vita Health, technology is at the heart of what we do, making our product development team essential to our success. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll play a vital role in enhancing our product. Your key responsibilities include:

• ? Contribute to technical direction and support team members when needed, fostering growth, accountability, and technical excellence.
• ?️ Design and build scalable backend solutions using Node.js with TypeScript.
• ️ Oversee AWS infrastructure and contribute to DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, cloud architecture).
• ? Improve backend estimations, technical planning, and collaborate on roadmap alignment.
• ? Design and implement robust authentication systems, payment integrations, and API services.
• ? Lead technical execution of our custom video infrastructure project.
• ? Ensure backend performance, security, and reliability at scale.
• ? Collaborate cross-functionally with Frontend, Product and Design.
• ?️ Drive continuous improvement in development workflows, code quality, and deployment processes.

We are seeking a Backend Engineer who is ready to be challenged, contribute to process optimisation, and isn't afraid to question the status quo.

Our Backend Technology Stack

• ? Serverless Framework
• ? ZOD
• ? Node.js/Express.js
• ?? TypeScript
• ? Git/GitLab
• ? RESTful APIs

What You’ll Bring

• ? Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with a strong understanding of scalable backend architecture
• ? Experience building or integrating custom video platforms or media delivery systems (e.g., AWS Media, Mux, or similar)
• ? 5+ years of backend development experience
• ️ Familiarity with AWS cloud services, especially around storage, compute, and user management (Cognito, S3, Lambda, API Gateway)
• ? Mastery of coding principles like DRY and SOLID
• ? Agile Scrum proficiency and ability to work with evolving requirements
• ? Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or equivalent experience
• Quick-learning attitude, driven by results, and adaptability to change
• ? Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote team environment
• ? Exceptional communication and organisational skills

Bonus Points For

• ️ Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps workflows.
• ? Experience with Stripe, In-App Purchases (IAP), or dual payment models.
• ? Experience with AI/ML technologies or projects
• ? Experience in a startup or scale-up environment
• ? Experience in a product-focused setting

What we offer

• ? €37,000 – €45,000 based on experience
• ?️ Autonomy and flexibility. Work from wherever you want, with the option to visit our modern Milan office.
• ? Personalised learning budget with the possibility to have dedicated learning time weekly.
• ? A dynamic work environment where your ideas will directly influence our strategies and product development.
• ? Leadership committed to your career progression
• ️ A unique opportunity to create a significant impact in the health sector
• ? Asynchronous Assessment: Evaluate your reasoning abilities, logical and critical thinking, and behaviour in challenging situations.
• ? Assessment Review: We’ll discuss your test results to understand your thought process.
• ? Technical Evaluation: A technical assessment tailored to the role.
• ?️ Technical Review: Discuss your approach and reasoning behind your solutions.
• ? Cultural Fit Interview: Ensure your values align with our company culture to help everyone thrive.

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