Staff Backend Engineer (Remote, Europe)
Jobgether
Municipality of Madrid, Spain
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
€ 200KJob location
Municipality of Madrid, Spain
Tech stack
API
Databases
Node.js
Open Source Technology
Backend
Microservices
Job description
- Design, develop, and scale high-traffic backend services, APIs, and runtime systems.
- Build developer interfaces, SDKs, and tools that enhance developer experience.
- Collaborate with customers to understand and solve integration challenges.
- Optimize backend performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Contribute to open-source repositories and engage with the developer community.
- Shape the technical roadmap and strategic decisions across the platform.
- Mentor teammates and support incident response when necessary.
Requirements
- 10+ years of backend engineering experience with high-traffic systems.
- Strong expertise in developer infrastructure, APIs, databases, and performance-critical applications.
- Proficient in Node.js and modern backend technology stacks.
- Deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and product-focused engineering.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively in a remote-first environment.
- Ownership-driven mindset, able to navigate ambiguity, and contribute effectively in a startup setting.
- Pragmatic, collaborative, and positive approach to problem-solving and team support.
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive salary range of $120K - $200K, with equity participation (0.5% - 1%).
- Remote-first work with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
- High-impact role with direct influence on product and company strategy.
- Opportunities to engage with and contribute to open-source projects.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture emphasizing autonomy and ownership.
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities within a fast-growing startup.
