Senior Back End Engineer ( Node.JS ) at Gradion

Gradion

Cairo·1d ago

SeniorFull-timeTypeScriptReactVueNode.jsAWSGCPKubernetesDockerPostgreSQLMongoDB

Salary Range

$132,600 - $179,400 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

Gradion is seeking a Backend Developer to join our team in Cairo, Egypt. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

→Architect and build robust, scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
→Optimize performance by diving deep into the event loop, database queries, and caching layers
→Champion engineering excellence by leading code reviews, writing comprehensive tests, and mentoring mid-level developers
→Work closely with Product and Frontend teams to design seamless APIs and influence the technical roadmap
→Design and maintain microservices and event-driven architectures (RabbitMQ/Kafka) that can handle high-traffic spikes

Requirements

✓5+ years of professional experience in backend development
✓Deep mastery of Node.js and its ecosystem
✓Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, design patterns, and architectural principles
✓Proven experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis, MongoDB) databases
✓Familiarity with AWS/GCP and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
✓Product-focused mindset with a focus on the impact of code on end-users
✓Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders