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# Senior Backend Engineer Node.Js + Aws (Emea/Apac)

- **Company:** Deel
- **Location:** Badajoz, Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Data Validation, Software Debugging, Software Design Patterns, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Object-Oriented Software Development, Systems Development Life Cycle, Query Optimization, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Backend, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.buscojobs.com.es/senior-backend-engineer-node-js-aws-emea-apac-en-badajoz-ID-372566818

## About the Role

Requisitos principales 8+ years of software engineering experience
Backend development expertise with Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript; knowledge of at least one other server-side language
PostgreSQL proficiency including query optimization, migrations, and data modeling
Strong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patterns
Experience designing scalable systems and handling high transaction volumes
API development experience including security aspects like JWT and scalability considerations
Remote collaboration experience in distributed teams
Business-focused approach to delivering high-value software
Excellent communication of complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Genuine care for customers and a proactive, optimistic problem-solver attitude
Remote-first collaboration and proactive communication
Autonomy with strong ownership
Clear and effective writer/speaker of technical concepts
Node.js
TypeScript/JavaScript
PostgreSQL

## Description

OverviewIn this backend-focused role, you will help scale Deel's global payroll and HR platform by building robust features, APIs, and services with a strong emphasis on performance and security. You'll collaborate with frontend, product, design, and QA to deliver customer-centric software in a remote-first, fast-paced environment. The position offers impact across cross-functional teams and opportunities to shape scalable systems for a diverse, global customer base. You join a mission-driven company powering the future of work.Compensaciones / Beneficios Stock grant opportunitiesOptional flexible working office membership (IWG)Total rewards programs reflecting inclusivityAdditional perks based on status and locationResponsabilidades Collaborate in a cross-functional team with frontend, product, design, and QA to deliver seamless experiencesParticipate in product planning from discovery to deployment across the SDLCDevelop and enhance features, APIs, and continuously improve productsIdentify, debug, and fix issues to maintain high quality ("Deel Speed")Ensure customer-focused, high-quality engineering and reliable servicesBuild secure, scalable APIs with input validation and JWT-based authentication, considering queue-based architecturesRequisitos principales 8+ years of software engineering experienceBackend development expertise with Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript; knowledge of at least one other server-side languagePostgreSQL proficiency including query optimization, migrations, and data modelingStrong knowledge of object-oriented programming and design patternsExperience designing scalable systems and handling high transaction volumesAPI development experience including security aspects like JWT and scalability considerationsRemote collaboration experience in distributed teamsBusiness-focused approach to delivering high-value softwareExcellent communication of complex ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholdersGenuine care for customers and a proactive, optimistic problem-solver attitudeRemote-first collaboration and proactive communicationAutonomy with strong ownershipClear and effective writer/speaker of technical conceptsNode.jsTypeScript/JavaScriptPostgreSQL


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