Senior Backend Engineer: Node.js Microservices, Kubernetes

OpenMove; Italia; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenMove is seeking a Mid/Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team to design and build Node.js microservices for transit data pipelines and public APIs.

You will work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB across the full data lifecycle, implement event-driven architectures with MQTT and RabbitMQ, and own deployments on Kubernetes using ArgoCD for GitOps-based delivery. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• : Proven experience with NodeJs and the Express framework in production environments.
• : Solid understanding of relational (PostgreSQL) and document-oriented (MongoDB) databases.
• : Hands-on experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ and/or MQTT.
• : Operational familiarity with Kubernetes — including troubleshooting and cluster management.
• : Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably Google Cloud Platform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• : Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a small, senior engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain NodeJs microservices supporting transit data pipelines and public-facing APIs
• Work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB across the full data lifecycle: schema design, query optimisation, and migrations
• Implement event-driven architectures using MQTT and RabbitMQ for real-time telemetry and ticketing workflows
• Integrate with GTFS and GTFS-RT data feeds in compliance with established transit standards
• Own the full deployment lifecycle on Kubernetes, leveraging ArgoCD for GitOps-based continuous delivery
• Collaborate cross-functionally with mobile, frontend and embedded device teams to ensure consistent API contracts

Skills

Node.js

Express

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RabbitMQ

MQTT

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Google Cloud

Communication

Tools

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

RabbitMQ

MQTT

ArgoCD

Job description

OpenMove is seeking a Mid/Senior Backend Developer to join our engineering team to design and build Node.js microservices for transit data pipelines and public APIs.

You will work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB across the full data lifecycle, implement event-driven architectures with MQTT and RabbitMQ, and own deployments on Kubernetes using ArgoCD for GitOps-based delivery. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.