Senior Backend Engineer

JR Italy; Trentino-Alto Adige; Remoto; EUR 37.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Join a dynamic startup committed to transforming lives through health and fitness technology. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing scalable backend solutions and enhancing product performance. Collaborate with a talented team to design robust systems and drive continuous improvement in our development processes. This innovative company offers autonomy, flexibility, and a personalized learning budget to help you grow in your career. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the health sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Servizi

Autonomy and flexibility

Personalized learning budget

Dynamic work environment

Career progression support

Opportunity to influence product development

Competenze

• 5+ years of backend development experience with a focus on scalable architecture.
• Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript with a strong understanding of AWS services.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

RESTful APIs

Agile Scrum

Communication Skills

Formazione

Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent Experience

Strumenti

Serverless Framework

Git/GitLab

ZOD

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12.05.2025

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26.06.2025

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About Vita Health

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.

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