TypeScript Backend Engineer

Groupon
Municipality of Madrid, Spain
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Municipality of Madrid, Spain

Tech stack

Java
Artificial Intelligence
Cursor (Graphical User Interface Elements)
Software Debugging
Distributed Systems
Node.js
Open Source Technology
Software Architecture
Ruby
Software Engineering
Systems Integration
TypeScript
Cloud Platform System
Backend
Machine Learning Operations
Api Design
Marketplace
Microservices

Job description

Senior TypeScript Backend Engineer (AI): Building and optimizing high-load backend services for Groupon's global commerce engine with an accent on KTLO stability and platform modernization using an AI-first approach. Focus on migrating legacy Java/Ruby systems to a cutting-edge TypeScript/Node.js microservices architecture and championing AI-assisted development practices., * Deliver complex technical initiatives independently within high-availability, mission-critical systems.

  • Lead technical reviews and contribute to architectural decisions, specifically driving TypeScript/Node.js migrations.
  • Champion AI-assisted development by using tools like Cursor and Claude hands-on.
  • Communicate technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Own operational excellence by maintaining and improving SLOs, observability, and comprehensive documentation.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience with deep proficiency in production-grade TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Distributed systems expertise in high-traffic environments, including API design, monitoring, and advanced debugging.
  • AI-Native workflow: Hands-on experience integrating AI coding tools (e.g., Cursor, Claude) into your daily development cycle.
  • Strong communication skills and a proven ability to drive cross-functional collaboration., * Experience scaling E-commerce or marketplace platforms.
  • A background in Java or Ruby to support modernization and refactoring projects.
  • Open source contributions or practical experience with AI/ML integration.

Benefits & conditions

  • Work in a company transforming with an AI-first approach.
  • Culture that inspires innovation, rewards risk-taking, and celebrates success.
  • Opportunity for immediate and meaningful impact due to the company's scale and speed of transformation.
  • Encourages candidates to leverage AI tools during the hiring process.
  • Commitment to building strong communities through thriving small businesses.

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Organization Talanto

About the company

Groupon is a marketplace where customers discover new experiences and services everyday and local businesses thrive.

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