Senior Node.js Backend Engineer – REST APIs & Docker

Devoteam; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Devoteam Portugal is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Nearshore team, collaborating with an international client in the UK. You will build, evolve, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js and ExpressJS, delivering robust APIs and high-performance services.

We value strong experience with SQL databases, Docker, and secure architecture, complemented by a proactive mindset and excellent English communication for global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on Node.js.
• Solid expertise in ExpressJS for building scalable backend services.
• Strong proficiency in Relational Databases (SQL) and data modeling.
• Proven experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker is highly valued.
• Solid understanding of backend architecture patterns, security, and clean code standards.
• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) for daily international collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evolve, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js and ExpressJS
• Design, implement, and maintain robust, secure, and well‑documented RESTful APIs
• Ensure code quality through engineering best practices, data modeling, testing, and performance optimization
• Collaborate with frontend and cross‑functional teams to integrate services and define application architecture
• Participate actively in agile processes, including sprint planning, estimations, code reviews, and technical discussions
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex backend technical issues in a timely manner
• Stay up to date with modern backend development patterns and technology trends

Skills

Fluent English

Strong problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

Node.js

ExpressJS

Docker

Job description

Devoteam Portugal is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Nearshore team, collaborating with an international client in the UK. You will build, evolve, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js and ExpressJS, delivering robust APIs and high-performance services.

We value strong experience with SQL databases, Docker, and secure architecture, complemented by a proactive mindset and excellent English communication for global collaboration.