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Backend Engineer – 6 month fixed-term contract
Kupa GlobalMid to Senior Server-Side Engineer developing back-end solutions for a leading UK charity's digital transformation. Joining the first tech team in South Africa to empower volunteer networks.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAzureCloudCypressDockerGraphQLJavaScriptJestMochaMongoDBNode.jsNoSQLPostgresTypeScript
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Server-Side Development: Design, build, and optimize scalable back-end applications using NestJS and Docker.
- API & Database Management: Develop robust RESTful APIs, integrate with front-end solutions, and manage both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
- Quality & Performance: Write unit and integration tests, troubleshoot performance issues, and maintain high security standards.
- Collaboration & Delivery: Work closely with DevOps teams to align with CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth, timely deployments.
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years as a server-side/back-end engineer
- Expert in NestJS, Node.js, TypeScript, and RESTful API development
- Familiarity with both relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases
- Proven track record in containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments
- Proficient with GraphQL, OAuth, JWT for secure and efficient integrations
- Skilled in npm, and testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Mocha)
- Experience with Azure, ADO, and other cloud environments
- Strong understanding of server-side architecture and best practices
- Ability to optimize performance, ensure security, and maintain code quality
- Adept at troubleshooting, data-driven decision making, and continuous improvement
- Clear communicator, adept at collaborating with diverse teams. Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive basic salary
- Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause and see the direct impact of your work.
- Flexible hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
- Room for professional growth and skill development through ongoing training and support.
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture that values everyone’s input.
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Hard Skills & Tools
NestJSNode.jsTypeScriptRESTful API developmentPostgreSQLMongoDBDockerGraphQLOAuthJWT
Soft Skills
troubleshootingdata-driven decision makingcontinuous improvementclear communicationcollaborationorganizational skillsmanaging multiple priorities