Experienced Developer (Node.js) - Portugal Full Remote

Experienced Developer (Node.js) - Portugal Full Remote

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for an Experienced Node.js Developer to join a technology project within the transportation sector , working as part of a distributed engineering team. This is a backend-focused opportunity for a Mid-level developer who enjoys building scalable services, working with cloud technologies and contributing to reliable, well-structured applications.

You will work remotely from Portugal, collaborating with technical teams and stakeholders in an international environment. The role requires strong hands-on experience with Node.js, modern JavaScript/TypeScript development and API-driven architectures.

PROJECT & CONTEXT

You will contribute to a transportation-focused technology project, developing and maintaining backend services and integrations. The environment involves cloud platforms, modern API architectures and both relational and non-relational data stores.

The position requires approximately 5+ years of professional experience with Node.js , with a clear focus on backend development. You will work with technologies such as Node.js 20+ , TypeScript 5.x , REST/HTTP and GraphQL, alongside cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or GCP.

The role is Portugal Full Remote , with collaboration across distributed teams and regular communication in English.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR (Required)

• 5+ years of professional experience with Node.js , with a strong backend focus
• Solid hands-on experience with JavaScript and/or TypeScript
• Experience with Node.js 20+ and modern TypeScript development
• Good understanding of HTTP, REST and/or GraphQL APIs
• Experience designing and working with API-driven and distributed architectures
• Professional experience with at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure or GCP
• Strong knowledge of Git and modern version-control practices
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Ability to write clean, maintainable and scalable backend code
• English at B2 level or above
• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment

NICE TO HAVE (Preferred)

• Experience with multiple cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure and GCP
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD and modern DevOps practices
• Experience working in the transportation, mobility or logistics domain
• Experience in international, distributed technology teams
• Familiarity with automated testing and modern software engineering best practices

Compensation: €1900 – €2500/month net, depending on experience and seniority level.

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