> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1689374-senior-backend-engineer-node-js-nest-js-high-load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1689374-senior-backend-engineer-node-js-nest-js-high-load). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - Node.Js/Nest.Js (High-Load) - **Company:** Lionhires Recruitment - **Location:** Valencia, Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Node.Js, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, SQL Databases, WebSocket, Backend, Graphql, NestJS, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-backend-engineer-node-js-nest-js-high-load-en-valencia-ID-364334129 ## About the Role You will architect and build the core in-house platform, delivering high-impact features and scalable microservices while integrating with various third-party APIs.Key responsibilities include performance optimization for SQL and NoSQL databases, implementing RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets, and championing TDD with comprehensive automated testing. English proficiency required. #J-*****-Ljbffr ## Description Lionhires is recruiting for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a tech-focused team in Valencia.You will architect and build the core in-house platform, delivering high-impact features and scalable microservices while integrating with various third-party APIs.Key responsibilities include performance optimization for SQL and NoSQL databases, implementing RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets, and championing TDD with comprehensive automated testing.English proficiency required.#J-*****-Ljbffr ## Related Videos - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Next, Nest, Nuxt… Nust?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/421-next-nest-nuxt-nust) - [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs) - [Stop Using Node.js Like It’s 2020! - Alfonso Graziano](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1863-stop-using-node-js-like-it-s-2020-alfonso-graziano) ## Related Articles - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)