Backend Developer

Alongside

Backend Developer designing and developing backend services and APIs at Alongside. Collaborating with teams on digital transformations in a remote setting in Vietnam.

Posted 7/22/2026contractRemote • 🇻🇳 VietnamMid-LevelSenior💰 $12 - $16 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining backend services and REST APIs using Node.js and TypeScript, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL, AWS services, and application security. Capable of optimizing performance and contributing to technical decisions in a collaborative environment.

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Node.js DevelopmentTypeScript ProficiencyPostgreSQL Data ModellingAWS Cloud ServicesREST API Development

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentREST API DevelopmentRelational Data ModellingAsynchronous ProcessesEvent-Driven WorkflowsAuthentication MechanismsAuthorization MechanismsApplication SecurityCI/CDAutomated Testing

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCommunicationTeamworkAutonomyOwnership

Tools & Technologies

GitDockerLambdaECSS3RDSAPI GatewaySQSCloudWatchSupabase

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Based EnvironmentsProduct-DrivenStart-Up EnvironmentScale-Up EnvironmentAI Integrations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDockerJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Node.js and TypeScript;
Design relational data models and work with PostgreSQL;
Build integrations with external platforms, services, and APIs;
Work with AWS services and cloud-based environments;
Contribute to architecture, security, scalability, and technical decisions;
Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms;
Optimize application and database performance;
Develop asynchronous processes and event-driven workflows;
Contribute to deployments, monitoring, CI/CD, testing, and code quality;
Collaborate with product, frontend, design, and business teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 3 years of professional experience in backend or fullstack development
Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
Professional experience developing REST APIs and backend services
Solid experience with PostgreSQL and relational data modelling
Experience working with AWS or other cloud platforms
Understanding of integrations, asynchronous operations, authentication, authorization, and application security
Experience with Git, testing, clean code, and collaborative development workflows
Ability to work autonomously, take ownership, and contribute to technical decisions
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
Good written and spoken English.
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with services such as Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS, API Gateway, SQS, or CloudWatch
Experience with Supabase or similar platforms
Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD, serverless, and event-driven architectures
Experience with automated testing, monitoring, and infrastructure as code
Previous experience in a product-driven, start-up, or scale-up environment
Interest in AI-assisted development and AI integrations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Modern technology stack and innovation-focused environment
Continuous learning and professional development opportunities
Remote working model based in Vietnam
Freelance / Service Agreement
Hourly Rate: 12$-16$