Senior Backend Engineer (Remote friendly)

Tot; Lecce; Remoto; EUR 40.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A fintech startup is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their tech team in Milan. You will design scalable features, work on microservices architecture, and mentor junior developers. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, be proficient in TypeScript and Node.js, and have strong English skills. The role offers a competitive salary and flexible work options.

Servizi

Yearly education budget

Ticket restaurant

Health insurance

Competenze

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proficiently with TypeScript and Node.js.
• Proven experience in implementing distributed systems on the cloud.

Mansioni

• Design new features of the platform focusing on scalability and security.
• Contribute to the evolution of microservices architecture.
• Deliver high-quality code efficiently.

Conoscenze

TypeScript

Node.js

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Event-driven architectures

Messaging systems (e.g., Apache Kafka)

Fluent English

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are Tot, a fintech startup based in Milan. Our mission is to revolutionise the finance management of small and medium enterprises by offering a seamless, intuitive, and collaborative financial experience that enables businesses to manage their finances effortlessly.

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our tech team. Engineering is central to Tot, and we take pride in a culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Our tech team works closely with product designers and managers to build impactful features, promoting genuine teamwork and a shared commitment to growth.

What you will do

• Design the new features of our platform with a focus on scalability and security
• Contribute to the growth and evolution of our microservices architecture
• Deliver high-quality code efficiently
• Collaborate with fellow engineers and product owners to design the best solutions to customers’ needs
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior developers, and help establish best practices across the team

What you need to succeed

• 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Proficiently with TypeScript and Node.js
• Proven experience in implementing distributed systems on the cloud
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases
• Expertise in RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of messaging systems (e.g. Apache Kafka and Google Pub / Sub)
• Fluent and idiomatic English writing skills

Nice to have

• Familiarity with functional programming paradigms and experience with fp-ts library
• Experience with public cloud providers
• Past work experience with the fintech industry

What we offer

• 40-45k base salary
• Office in Milan, close to the Central Station, but with flexible work-from-home policy
• In addition : yearly education budget, ticket restaurant, and health insurance

Hiring steps

• HR introductory call
• Introduction and technical call with the CTO
• Technical interview with Lead Backend Engineer
• Final interview with Tot’s co-founders