Backend / Platform Engineer (Node.js/NestJS + AWS)

The Role: Bridge the gap between Backend, Infrastructure, and Compliance.

We are looking for someone who is equally comfortable writing complex NestJS microservices and debugging Kubernetes networking.

You will act as the bridge between our backend and the infrastructure, implementing the DevOps culture, security controls (ISO 27001), and observability stack, while remaining a hands-on contributor to the backend codebase.

Our Tech Stack Please apply only if you are proficient in both Application Development (Nest.js) and Infrastructure as Code.

Backend Development:

• Runtime: Node.js + NestJS + TypeScript.
• Communication: gRPC (internal services), GraphQL (BFF), REST (Integrations).
• Data: PostgreSQL (MicroORM), Redis.

Infrastructure & Ops:

• AWS: EKS (Kubernetes), RDS (Postgres), ElastiCache (Redis), MSK/RabbitMQ, IAM Identity Center.
• IaC: Terraform (State management, modules).
• Edge: Cloudflare (WAF, DNS, Zero Trust).
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions (Advanced pipelines, self-hosted runners).
• Gateway: Kong API Gateway (Ingress controller).
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, OpenTelemetry.

What You’ll Do

• Hands-on Backend Coding: Spend most part of your time writing feature code. You will build critical microservices, design gRPC contracts, and implement complex integrations alongside our Backend Engineer.
• Own the Cloud Infrastructure: Take over the EKS/AWS foundation and own the operations (scaling, security patching, cost optimization).
• Build Observability: Deploy and configure the monitoring stack (Prometheus/Grafana/Loki/Tempo). ensure we have tracing across our gRPC microservices and proper alerting.
• Lead Security & Compliance: Implement the technical controls required for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance (encryption, audit logging, access controls, DR/Backup strategies).
• Developer Experience: Improve our CI/CD pipelines to ensure fast, safe, and automated deployments for the whole team.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall engineering experience.
• Strong Backend background: 4+ years with Node.js/TypeScript. Experience with NestJS - must.
• Microservices Mastery: Proven experience with gRPC, Protobuf, and event-driven architectures (RabbitMQ/Kafka).
• Strong Infrastructure background: Deep understanding of AWS, Kubernetes (EKS), and Terraform. You should be able to write HCL from scratch, not just copy-paste.
• Security First Mindset: Experience implementing security best practices (IAM least privilege, Network Policies, Secret management).
• Observability: Experience setting up distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry) and structured logging.

Great Bonus (The "Perfect Match")

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) or DevOps Engineer Professional.
• Practical experience leading or implementing technical controls for ISO 27001 or SOC 2 audits.
• Experience with Kong Gateway configuration (Plugins, Consumers, Routes).
• Experience with Cloudflare Zero Trust and WAF rules.
• Understanding of Zero Knowledge Proofs (ZK) or blockchain architectures.

What We Offer

• High Impact: You are the "Guardian" of our platform. Your decisions will shape our security and stability for years.
• No Legacy: Build on a fresh, modern stack.
• Minimal Bureaucracy: Direct collaboration with the CTO and Founder. Fast decision-making.
• Remote & Flexible: Fully remote environment.
• Equipment: High-end MacBook (M4 Pro) provided after the trial period.
• Relocation: In case of successful long-term collaboration, we’re open to supporting relocation to Australia.