Senior Backend Engineer Node.js - Devoteam

About the Role

We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join Devoteam Portugal's Nearshore team, working directly with an international client based in the UK within the Tech-led Facilities Management & Infrastructure Solutions sector. In this role, you will focus on building and evolving robust, high-scale backend applications.

Job Description

Develop, evolve, and maintain scalable and high-performance back-end applications

Design, implement, and maintain robust and secure RESTful APIs

Ensure overall code quality by following industry best practices, performance optimization, and writing clean code

Collaborate with front-end and cross-functional teams to integrate services and define data architectures

Participate actively in agile development workflows, including sprint planning, estimation, and core technical discussions

Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex backend technical issues efficiently

• Minimum 4/ 5 years of experience in backend development, with solid mastery of Node.js and ExpressJS

Strong expertise with relational databases (SQL) and efficient data modeling

Proven experience in designing, building, and documenting scalable RESTful APIs

Familiarity with containerization technologies, specifically Docker (highly valued)

Deep understanding of backend software architecture patterns and engineering best practices

Experience with Git and collaborative version control workflows

Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset

Fluent in English (written and spoken, suited for international environments)

The Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.

At Devoteam , we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leading player in Digital Transformation for leading organisations across EMEA, with a revenue of €652M. We believe in transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners and employees in a world where technology is developed for people. We are proud of the culture we have built together. We are proud of our people at the service of technology. We are proud of our diverse environment. Because we are #TechforPeople. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers and other extraordinary talents, spread across more than 18 EMEA countries. Become one of our +8.000 tech and business leaders on cloud, data and cyber security. L