Backend Engineer
Senior back‑end developer focused on building scalable, cloud‑native services using Python and Node.js, designing RESTful APIs and microservice architectures to deliver high‑quality, intuitive solutions.
If you're passionate about technology and ready for a challenge, join our team of talented individuals and show your technical skills, creativity, and drive for impact.
You'll work with the best in the industry in a supportive, happy, and human-centric environment, making seamless technology. That’s why we were recognized as Best Workplace® in Europe (medium companies), Best Quality of Life Company® and the 2nd Best Great Place to Work® in Portugal by Great Place to Work®. See for yourself by checking our Glassdoor reviews .
What exciting projects will you have to make an impact and work on?
At Imaginary Cloud , our work improves and simplifies people's lives by creating easy and intuitive digital products. Our day-to-day tasks include development, problem-solving, management, and human interaction.
Together, we will drive innovation by creating innovative projects for some of the best companies around the world. You'll be able to grow as you engage with multidisciplinary teams, multiple industries, and projects, overcoming the many challenges that will test and build your skills.
Here's an overview of the technical skills you'll likely have to embark on our team:
5+ years of working experience in Back-end Development with Node.js
Background in Software Development
A clear understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
Outstanding proficiency in writing well-designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
Outstanding proficiency in using Agentic AI tools like Cursor IDE and GitHub Copilot to accelerate code development, refactoring, and complex debugging.
Broad experience with different open-source programming languages used on web projects
Fluency in English, both spoken and written
We seek team members who live in Portugal or are willing and legally qualified to live and work there
The salary range for this position is 35 310,00€ - 54 400,00€ gross per year
Get to know our tech stack:
Javascript (React.js, Angular.js, Node.js )
Ruby / Ruby on Rails
Python / Django
Git
SQL (MySQL / PostgreSQL)
Mobile development (iOS, Android, React Native)
Linux / Mac OS - command line
Automated provisioning tools (Docker / Ansible / Capistrano)
NoSQL (Mongo, Redis, etc.)
Photoshop / Figma
We want you to feel comfortable here. Get the best of your potential with our benefits:
Salary according to your experience and performance
Paid sick days
Health and dental insurance
Comfort budget
What you get:
A remote-first company
Flexible working hours
Global projects with industry-leading clients
Posted June 21, 2026