Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

WEbook, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital and user experience design agency in the GCC is seeking a Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) to design and optimize backend services. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience and a strong grasp of backend technologies, working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of backend development experience with Node.js.
• Experience with at least one backend framework (Express.js, Nest.js).
• Understanding of authentication/security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Design scalable and efficient microservices architectures.
• Optimize database structures and queries (SQL & NoSQL).

Skills

Backend Development

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

SQL

NoSQL

API Development

Microservices

Authentication/Security

CI/CD

Tools

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Express.js

Nest.js

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, transform people’s lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you’re looking for.UXBERT Labsis one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC working with the biggest regional and international brands such as STC, Amazon, Gucci and more. UXBERT Labs is part of the Supertech Group also consisting of Hala Yalla, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, and Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Role Overview:
We are looking for aSenior Backend Developer (Node.js)to design, develop, and optimize backend services. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy tackling complex backend challenges, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Design scalable and efficient microservices architectures.
• Optimize database structures and queries (SQL & NoSQL).
• Implement secure authentication & authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT, RBAC).
• Develop and integrate third-party APIs.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and fault tolerance.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot system failures.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new backend technologies.

• 3-5 years of backend development experience with Node.js.
• Experience with at least one backend framework (Express.js, Nest.js).
• Experience with SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Understanding of authentication/security best practices (OAuth, JWT, encryption).
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins).
• Basic experience working on scalable backend systems.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (Frontend, DevOps, Product).
• Open to remote candidates; preference for candidates based in Saudi Arabia.