Backend Engineer

• Develop and maintain API endpoints and backend functionality.
• Build and evolve database models and migrations.
• Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems.

Conocimientos

Node.js API development Database management Problem-solving English communication

Herramientas

NestJS PostgreSQL Git Descripción del empleo, * Develop and maintain API endpoints and backend functionality (NestJS, Node.js)

• Build and evolve database models and migrations (Prisma or equivalent ORM)
• Integrate with third-party APIs and internal systems to enrich portal capabilities
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and system reliability
• Participate in code reviews, design sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums
• Assist with resolving production issues and improving service performance
• Collaborate in cross-functional, product-aligned teams, owning shared outcomes
• Contribute to continuous improvement, helping evolve engineering practices and team ways of working

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of backend development experience, along with strong English communication skills. Benefits include a permanent contract, flexible schedule, home office options, and additional health insurance., * 2+ years of professional experience in backend development.

• Practical experience with Node.js in production environments.
• Strong foundation in backend development., * Strong foundation in backend development using Node.js
• Understanding of API development concepts and application architecture
• Knowledge of databases, queries, and schema management
• Debugging skills, with a structured approach to problem-solving
• Ability to collaborate effectively and demonstrate curiosity for continuous growth
• Strong written and spoken English communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with NestJS framework and ORMs like Prisma
• Familiarity with Redis and basic caching strategies
• Front-end development using Next.js, React, TypeScript
• Experience with UI libraries (Tailwind CSS, Radix UI)
• Exposure to messaging systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Awareness of cloud and container platforms (AWS, Docker)
• Background in e-commerce or digital customer platforms
• Knowledge of observability tools (monitoring, logging, tracing)

Experience

• 2+ years professional experience in backend development
• Practical experience with Node.js in production environments
• Familiarity with TypeScript, or a strong commitment to learn it
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs
• Solid understanding of SQL and relational database fundamentals (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Comfort using Git workflows for collaborative development
• Exposure to Agile principles; willingness to work in a LeSS-inspired multi-team structure

• Permanent contract
• Flexible schedule to balance professional and personal life
• Trainings & certifications with official certificates from main partners
• Home office option
• Flexible retribution (public transport ticket, ticket restaurant, etc.)
• Health insurance

Omega CRM, A Merkle in Lérida, Spain, is seeking a Backend Engineer to collaborate with a leading global pharmaceutical company. The role involves developing and maintaining API endpoints, while building and evolving database models using Node.js.