Desenvolvedor Backend Senior (PHP/Nodejs)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Desenvolvedor Backend Senior (PHP/Nodejs) in Brazil.

This is a senior backend engineering role focused on building scalable, high-quality, and well-structured systems that power a leading digital platform in the events and celebrations space. You will be part of a collaborative and innovative engineering team that values clean architecture, technical excellence, and continuous improvement. The role involves designing and maintaining backend services that directly impact user experience, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability at every layer. You will work with modern technologies such as Node.js, TypeScript, and PHP while contributing to architectural decisions and system evolution. In addition to hands-on development, you will participate in technical discussions, propose improvements, and help shape engineering best practices. The environment is informal, highly collaborative, and focused on autonomy, learning, and delivering meaningful impact.

Accountabilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using PHP, TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js.
• Build and optimize relational data models and database structures to ensure performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs with a strong focus on reliability, security, and maintainability.
• Implement automated tests (unit and integration) to ensure continuous code quality and system stability.
• Participate in architectural decisions, proposing improvements aligned with clean architecture and best practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to refine product requirements and technical solutions.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation to support scalability and team alignment.

Requirements:

• Strong experience with backend development using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Solid experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of version control systems, especially Git and Gitflow workflows.
• Good understanding of software engineering principles such as Clean Code, Clean Architecture, and Design Patterns.
• Experience with automated testing practices, including unit and integration testing.
• Ability to work in agile environments and collaborate effectively with technical teams.
• Nice to have: experience with PHP in backend systems.
• Nice to have: familiarity with event-driven architecture (EDA), GraphQL, and serverless concepts.
• Nice to have: experience with Amazon Web Services services such as Lambda, S3, and RDS.
• Nice to have: knowledge of Docker and Serverless Framework.
• Nice to have: experience working in agile methodologies such as SCRUM.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary aligned with the market.
• Meal allowance (R$40/day) via flexible benefits card.
• Health and dental insurance plans.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Transportation assistance without payroll deduction.
• Access to wellness platforms and gym benefits.
• Day off on your birthday.
• Extended maternity and paternity leave.
• Career development follow-up and growth support.
• Flexible and positive work environment with strong team culture.
• Annual bonus and additional performance-based rewards.

How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!  Why Apply Through Jobgether?    Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.     #LI-CL1