Senior Backend Engineer (Node.Js & Typescript) - Remote Anywhere

Recruiter4you
Cape Town
Remote
ZAR 300 000 - 400 000
Job description

We deliver a high quality service, working closely with businesses and candidates alike, acting as a real "HR Business Partner", offering HR Advisory and matching the "right" candidate with the "right" job.

Recruiter4You is a brand operated by Consultant4You LTD - A company based in Gibraltar.

Our client is an innovative and fast-growing platform operating in the casino, sports betting, and cryptocurrency space. They're dedicated to delivering an exceptional user experience and are currently looking for a skilled Senior Software Engineer (Backend Developer) to help push the boundaries of web technology as they scale.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend Developer). The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to backend web development, implementing new features, and maintaining the existing stack. You must be comfortable working in a team environment and demonstrating leadership among your peers.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain backend features using NestJS / Node.js and TypeScript
  • Analyze and improve application performance to ensure the backend is scalable and efficient
  • Ensure code quality meets established guidelines, including evaluations, testing, and security best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components
  • Write and maintain tests using appropriate Node.js testing frameworks
  • Stay current with industry trends and bring innovative ideas to continuously evolve the tech stack

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of experience using NestJS / Node.js and TypeScript
  • Expert-level knowledge of TypeORM and connection pool management
  • Experience with message queues or event-driven architecture (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS)
  • Strong background in database architecture (primarily MySQL) and application scalability
  • Comfortable communicating in English at a basic internal level
  • Experience with high-concurrency applications
  • Familiarity with testing tools such as Jest, k6, Cypress, or Selenium (unit, load, and / or end-to-end testing)
  • Proficient in managing MySQL (v8+) in high-load environments, including transactions and access grants
  • Experience in the iGaming / casino industry is considered a strong asset.
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