Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Topcon Positioning Systems (Topcon); Emilia-Romagna; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A technology company in Bologna is looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) to scale and evolve their core systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS services. This role combines office presence with smart working options for flexibility, providing real technical challenges in a collaborative environment.

Servizi

Remote work options

Collaborative engineering culture

Opportunity to work on impactful tools

Competenze

• 8+ years of experience in Software Development field.
• 4+ years of backend development experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of designing and maintaining high-load, scalable systems.

Mansioni

• Build and maintain scalable, resilient backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end product features.
• Optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost-efficiency in AWS environments.

Conoscenze

Node.js

TypeScript

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

RESTful APIs

English proficiency

Formazione

University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Strumenti

AWS services (ECS, EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB)

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Descrizione del lavoro

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Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Apply locations Bologna, ITA Remote (Italy) time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR106391

Topcon Positioning Group is headquartered in Livermore, California, USA (topconpositioning.com). We design, manufacture and distribute productivity tools for developing a brighter future. Whether cultivating the earth or building upon it, Topcon brings innovation in workflow automation and seamless connectivity of data to construction, geopositioning and agriculture industries focused on developing a sustainable tomorrow.

Learn more about working with us at topconcareers.com

Topcon Positioning is looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of an

Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Work location : TOPCON Office located in Bologna ( Italy )

Smart working activity ( home office) for 3 days per week

Job Purpose

We’re building advanced digital platforms for automating construction and geospatial workflows — and we’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) to help us scale and evolve our core systems.

This role is ideal for an experienced backend engineer who thrives in high-load, cloud-native environments and enjoys solving real-world technical challenges with Node.js , AWS , and a modern distributed stack.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain scalable, resilient backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Contribute to the design and implementation of distributed systems handling high traffic and large datasets
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end product features
• Optimize cloud infrastructure performance and cost-efficiency in AWS environments
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following modern development best practices
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement of development workflows
• Work in a DevOps-friendly environment with Kubernetes, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code

What We’re Looking For

University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.

8+ working experience in Software Development field .

4+ years of backend development experience with Node.js and TypeScript

Experience with cloud-native development, particularly using AWS services like ECS / EKS, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, etc.

Solid understanding of designing and maintaining high-load, scalable systems

Familiarity with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), containerization ( Docker / Kubernetes ), and microservices

Experience working with NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL)

Practical knowledge of RESTful APIs, event-driven architecture, and performance optimization

English proficiency for communication in international teams and technical documentation

Nice to Have

Experience with CI / CD pipelines , monitoring tools, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi)

Interest in edge computing , real-time processing , or geo-distributed systems

Domain experience in construction tech , geospatial / GIS , or related industries

Familiarity with frontend integration, GraphQL, or full-stack product understanding

What You’ll Get

Real technical challenges : high availability, large data volumes, and global user scale

A flat, product-focused engineering culture where your ideas shape architecture and features

Opportunity to work on tools that directly impact how physical infrastructure gets built in the real world

Working Conditions

We offer a balanced work setup that combines in-person collaboration with flexibility :

Office presence : at our Bologna office ( full time) 2 days per week

Remote work options (Smart Working) available three days per week

We’d love to hear from you! Please send us your application, and the earliest date you could join our team.

For further information, please contact our Corporate Senior Recruiter TOPCON Europe Mr. Simone Masseroni by mailing

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