Remote Backend Engineer: Scalable APIs (Node.js, TypeScript)

Cognizant; gmina Żabia Wola; A distancia; PLN 165.000 - 220.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cognizant Poland is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join a remote, long-term engagement. You will design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, build APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This role, a B2B contract starting in December 2026, offers a rate of 120–160 PLN per hour and focuses on scalable, secure solutions with CI/CD processes in a retail-focused platform.

Formación

• Several years of experience in backend software engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Good understanding of software design principles and distributed systems.
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably GCP.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience working with databases and integrating external services.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• You are located in Poland.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and optimize APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, architects and product stakeholders.
• Contribute to the design of scalable, resilient and secure solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous platform improvements.
• Write high-quality, maintainable and testable code.

Conocimientos

Node.js

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Microservices

GCP

CI/CD

Databases

Distributed systems

English

Descripción del empleo

Cognizant Poland is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join a remote, long-term engagement. You will design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, build APIs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

This role, a B2B contract starting in December 2026, offers a rate of 120–160 PLN per hour and focuses on scalable, secure solutions with CI/CD processes in a retail-focused platform.