Senior Backend Engineer (Full-Stack Integration) - Sustainable Tech Unicorn

Actual Talent
Madrid, Spain
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, German

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Cloud Computing Databases Database Queries Distributed Systems Human-Computer Interaction Node.Js NoSQL SQL Databases TypeScript ReactJS
+7 more
Backend Event Driven Architecture Build Tools Front End Software Development Api Design Serverless Computing Microservices

Job description

Actual Talent is a talent acquisition consultancy that offers Specialized Search, RPO and Talent Solutions.Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations.We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level.We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology.About the client: German Sustainable Tech Unicorn that is redefining how global corporations handle transparency.Backed by a €130M Series C investment, our client has built a proprietary, serverless cloud infrastructure to ensure human rights and ecological responsibility across global supply chains.Currently in a massive consolidation phase, their Madrid Hub is expanding from 20 to over 100 top-tier engineers in **.This is your chance to join a high-growth environment where engineering quality and product ownership are the top priorities.Job description: As a Senior Backend Engineer , you will be the backbone of our client transparency engine.While your expertise lies in robust server-side architecture, you will own your features from the database to the final user interface, ensuring a seamless bridge between complex ESG data and the end-user experience.The Mission: Engineering Beyond the API Our client, a German Sustainable Tech Unicorn (€130M Series C), operates a high-scale serverless ecosystem.We need an engineer who doesn’t just “hand over” an API, but who understands how data should be consumed and presented to solve critical global supply chain challenges.Key Responsibilities: Core Backend Excellence: Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices and serverless functions (Node.Js/TypeScript).Full-Feature Ownership: Take responsibility for “vertical” slices of the product.This includes designing the schema, building the logic, and implementing the necessary React hooks/components to bring the feature to life.System Design: Lead the evolution of our serverless “Hub,” focusing on data consistency, security, and scalability.Contract-First Development: Define and maintain the TypeScript interfaces that unify our backend and frontend, ensuring type safety across the entire stack.Technical Mentorship: Drive backend best practices while helping the team maintain a high standard of frontend integration and performance.Your Profile Backend DNA: 6+ years of experience with a mastery of Node.Js and TypeScript .You are an expert in asynchronous patterns, API design, and distributed systems.Pragmatic Full-Stack Ability: You are a Backend Engineer by trade, but you are proficient enough in React.Js to build and maintain the interfaces that power your services.You believe that a “done” feature includes its visual implementation.Infrastructure & Cloud: Strong experience with AWS (Serverless) , event-driven architectures, and SQL/NoSQL databases.Product Mindset: You care about the “Why” as much as the “How.”You build tools that provide real value to 2,000+ global companies.Communication: Fluent English (C1).What’s in it for you?The “Unicorn” Experience: Impact at scale within a high-density engineering hub in Madrid.Hybrid Model: 3 days office / 2 days remote.Tech Sovereignty: You own the stack.From the database query to the React render, you have the autonomy to build it right.Top-Tier Package: Competitive salary + monthly specialized benefits.#J-***-Ljbffr

Requirements

Your Profile Backend DNA: 6+ years of experience with a mastery of Node.Js and TypeScript . You are an expert in asynchronous patterns, API design, and distributed systems. Pragmatic Full-Stack Ability: You are a Backend Engineer by trade, but you are proficient enough in React.Js to build and maintain the interfaces that power your services. You believe that a “done” feature includes its visual implementation. Infrastructure & Cloud: Strong experience with AWS (Serverless) , event-driven architectures, and SQL/NoSQL databases. Product Mindset: You care about the “Why” as much as the “How.” You build tools that provide real value to 2,000+ global companies. Communication: Fluent English (C1).

Benefits & conditions

The “Unicorn” Experience: Impact at scale within a high-density engineering hub in Madrid. Hybrid Model: 3 days office / 2 days remote. Tech Sovereignty: You own the stack. From the database query to the React render, you have the autonomy to build it right. Top-Tier Package: Competitive salary + monthly specialized benefits. #J-*****-Ljbffr

About the company

Actual Talent is a talent acquisition consultancy that offers Specialized Search, RPO and Talent Solutions. Our purpose is to drive the growth and fulfillment of individuals and organizations. We facilitate individuals in finding inspiring opportunities and help organizations discover professionals who will take them to the next level. We do this through talent acquisition and development solutions that focus on people, diversity and inclusion, innovation, and cutting-edge technology. About the client: German Sustainable Tech Unicorn that is redefining how global corporations handle transparency. Backed by a €130M Series C investment, our client has built a proprietary, serverless cloud infrastructure to ensure human rights and ecological responsibility across global supply chains. Currently in a massive consolidation phase, their Madrid Hub is expanding from 20 to over 100 top-tier engineers in **.

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