【Global Tech】Staff Backend Engineer (Node.js)

A global technology company is seeking a highly skilled Staff Backend Engineer to join their dynamic team in Taipei. You will be working closely with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver cohesive, user-focused solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of both SQL and NoSQL systems, deep knowledge of API standards and protocols, and hands-on cloud infrastructure experience, especially in AWS.

Staff Backend Engineer

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Location: Taipei

Keywords: Backend Engineer, Node.js, AWS, CI/CD pipelines, REST, GraphQL, gRPC

What you'll do:

• Architect and develop scalable backend services to power web apps and APIs.
• Partner with product, design, and frontend teams to deliver cohesive, user-focused solutions.
• Translate technical and business needs into reliable system designs and data flows.
• Build infrastructure that supports performance, security, and growth—especially on AWS.
• Streamline engineering workflows through automation, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment improvements.
• Enhance system reliability and observability; proactively debug and resolve production issues.
• Modernize legacy systems for clarity, maintainability, and long-term health.
• Contribute to tech strategy, participate in system planning, and guide backend architecture decisions.
• Mentor peers, lead technical discussions, and enforce coding best practices.

What you bring:

• Expertise in Node.js, Nest.js, also open to other programming languages
• Strong grasp of both SQL/NoSQL systems.
• Deep knowledge of API standards and protocols.
• Hands-on cloud infrastructure experience, especially in AWS.
• Solid Git workflow knowledge and codebase management skills.
• Ability to prototype quickly adapt to feedback, ship clean maintainable code.
• Awareness of industry trends modern backend patterns emerging technologies.

What sets this company apart:

Our client is a leading player in the tech industry with a reputation for delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and efficiency. They offer a dynamic work environment where collaboration and creativity are encouraged. Their commitment to employee development is demonstrated through numerous training opportunities and career advancement prospects. They believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level as a Staff Backend Engineer, don't hesitate!

Apply today by clicking on the link!