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# Node.js Back-End Engineer

- **Company:** In The Pocket
- **Location:** Belgium
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, NoSQL, OAuth, Open Web Application Security, RabbitMQ, Redis, Openid Connect, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), TypeScript, Software Security, Backend, Containerization, Apache Kafka, Front End Software Development, Claude, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Domain Driven Design, Docker, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/inthepocket/jobs/8248626

## About the Role

* Excellent knowledge of TypeScript (5+ years of experience).
 * Proven experience working with cloud platforms like AWS.
 * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Good knowledge of authentication technologies, including OAuth, OpenID Connect, and SAML.
 * Strong knowledge of database technologies, both relational and NoSQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
 * Good understanding of messaging and broker systems (Pub/Sub, RabbitMQ, Kafka, SNS, SQS).
 * Solid understanding of security concepts and best practices (OWASP).
 * Familiarity with DevOps practices, including infrastructure-as-code, observability, and CI/CD.
 * Good understanding of quality engineering practices.
 * Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Passion for building high-quality, scalable, and secure software.
 * Use AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex, etc) to support your daily development work and improve code quality.
 * Knowledge of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is an asset.
 * You communicate fluently in English.

## Description

In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services that power our applications. You will work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps professionals, and cloud architects to ensure a seamless and efficient development process. You should also be a strong technical mentor, supporting and guiding colleagues to help the team grow.

 * Design, develop, and implement backend APIs using secure and efficient programming languages and frameworks.
 * Migrate and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS.
 * Automate backend deployments and infrastructure provisioning using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
 * Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-effectiveness and scalability.
 * Implement robust security measures to protect applications and data in the cloud (OWASP).
 * Troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues.
 * Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in cloud technologies.
 * Use AI tools (e.g., Claude, Codex, etc) in your development workflow to enhance code writing, support code reviews, and improve productivity.
 * Act as a mentor for colleagues, providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing to help the team grow.