Backend Engineer (Node.JS/Nest)

As a Backend Engineer at Aspire, you will contribute to building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services using modern Node.js technologies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop APIs, support integrations, and maintain reliable backend systems within a collaborative and modern engineering environment.

• Develop and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js and NestJS.
• Build scalable and maintainable server-side applications.
• Design and consume RESTful APIs and integration services.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases to support application requirements.
• Implement caching mechanisms and optimize backend performance.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product teams to deliver new features.
• Support troubleshooting, debugging, and issue resolution activities.
• Contribute to clean architecture, code quality, and backend best practices.
• Participate in CI/CD and deployment processes.
• Work within Agile development methodologies and collaborative engineering teams.
• Support continuous improvements in performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
• 2–4 years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and familiarity with NestJS.
• Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Good knowledge of relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience with at least one NoSQL database such as MongoDB.
• Understanding of caching technologies such as Redis.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms; AWS experience is a plus.
• Understanding of clean code principles and software design patterns.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow within a structured engineering team.
• Experience with REST and SOAP integrations.
• Basic understanding of asynchronous programming concepts.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools such as New Relic or CloudWatch.
• Experience working in Agile environments or large-scale backend systems.
• Awareness or knowledge of IT security best practices as defined by ISO/SOC or similar.

• Be part of a (Remote is here-to-stay) organization
• Work and learn from great minds
• Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day by attending technical and nontechnical training
• Get market exposure by working with international tech leaders
• Nursery reimbursement benefit
• Attend virtual and onsite international tech conferences
• Exposure to work in an IT environment that adheres to rigorous security and compliance standards defined by ISO / SOC