Description This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Rauva. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in Lisbon. Join a fast-growing fintech environment where your work will directly shape the tools used by thousands of entrepreneurs. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing and maintaining backend systems that power innovative financial solutions. You’ll be part of a dynamic and international team focused on delivering high-impact products through modern cloud architecture and agile collaboration. This is an opportunity to take ownership of backend services, influence technical direction, and contribute to a product that is transforming how business owners manage their operations.

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain state-of-the-art backend APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Contribute to a serverless infrastructure leveraging AWS Lambdas.
• Take ownership of backend services, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Work closely with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality, impactful features.
• Ensure code quality through rigorous testing practices (unit and integration tests).
• Participate in architectural decisions and help define the technical roadmap.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience developing APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven expertise in delivering high-quality software through unit and integration testing (using Jest).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
• Experience with AWS (especially serverless functions like AWS Lambda) is highly valued.
• Strong understanding of relational databases and third-party integrations.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Self-driven mindset with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model with three flexible in-office days per week.
• Competitive salary above the industry average.
• Meal allowance.
• Leadership opportunities and the chance to lead technical projects.
• Team off-sites and getaways to foster collaboration and community.
• Access to modern tools and software.
• Rapid career growth within a scaling organization expanding across Southern Europe.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.

Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team

Thank you for your interest!