Backend Developer

Role Purpose As a Software Engineer, you will deliver well-tested backend features independently within an established architecture while contributing to frontend development when features require end-to-end implementation. You will collaborate closely with product managers, frontend developers, and fellow engineers to design, build, and deploy reliable software solutions that create business value. Key Responsibilities Build, maintain, and enhance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, Prisma, and PostgreSQL. Design and implement RESTful APIs with robust validation, error handling, authentication, and logging. Contribute to frontend development using React and TypeScript when required. Write automated tests and ensure code quality through testing and peer code reviews. Follow established development and deployment processes, including Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features. Participate in troubleshooting, performance improvements, and continuous enhancement of applications. Maintain coding standards, documentation, and best practices across the development lifecycle. Requirements Required Skills & Experience 3 to 5 years of professional software development experience, primarily with TypeScript and Node.js. Strong experience working with PostgreSQL and ORM frameworks such as Prisma. Solid understanding of REST API design principles and common authentication mechanisms. Working knowledge of React and willingness to contribute across the full technology stack. Experience with Git-based development workflows, code reviews, and collaborative development practices. Familiarity with containerized application deployment and modern CI/CD processes. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to deliver features independently. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Kubernetes, Azure, or cloud-native environments. Exposure to GitOps deployment methodologies and CI/CD platforms. Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest or Vitest. Familiarity with identity and access management solutions such as Entra ID and OIDC. Experience working in agile product development environments. Benefits As an employee of IFZA, you can expect: 24 working days as annual leave Annual flight home Life insurance plan Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost) Bonus scheme (in relevant departments)