Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)

Cognizant Technology Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant Poland is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, build and optimize backend services using Node.js and TypeScript for a large-scale, retail-oriented digital platform.

This remote, long-term B2B contract starts December 2026. You will design RESTful APIs, microservices, and CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with frontend, architecture, and product teams.

Candidates should have 7+ years in backend development, strong English, and hands-on cloud experience with GCP.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and optimize APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, architects and product stakeholders.
• Contribute to 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 platform improvements.
• Write high-quality, maintainable and testable code.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Cloud (GCP)

CI/CD

DevOps

English

Tools

GCP

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)

Work Model: Remote

Employment Type: B2B contract

Project Length: Long-term

Start: December 2026

Rate: 150 – 160 pln/h

Industry: Retail

As a trusted global technology partner, we help organizations improve processes, automate work and build scalable digital solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join a team building and enhancing a large-scale digital experience platform used by millions of users worldwide.

What You'll Do

• 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

What You Bring

• 7+ 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

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with GCP and cloud-native solutions
• Experience in enterprise-scale digital platforms

Why Join Us

Work on a modern, large-scale platform within the retail industry. Join a stable, long-term engagement with a remote-first working model. If you are looking for your next challenge and would like to work on large-scale backend solutions. For more information about us, visit Cognizant Poland.

Important Notice

Important Notice: We appreciate your interest in joining our company. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.