Backend Engineer [Node.js, TypeScript]

Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)

Work Model: Remote

Employment Type: B2B contract

Project Length: Long-term

Start: December 2026

Rate: 120 - 160 pln/h

Industry: Retail

As a trusted global technology partner, we help organizations improve processes, automate work and build scalable digital solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join a team building and enhancing a large-scale digital experience platform used by millions of users worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Build and optimize APIs and integrations with internal and external systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, architects and product stakeholders
• Contribute to the design of scalable, resilient and secure solutions
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous platform improvements
• Write high-quality, maintainable and testable code

What You Bring

• Several years of experience in backend software engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
• Good understanding of software design principles and distributed systems
• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably GCP
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
• Experience working with databases and integrating external services
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
• Excellent English communication skills
• You are located in Poland

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
• Familiarity with GCP and cloud-native solutions
• Experience in enterprise-scale digital platforms

Why Join Us

• Work on a modern, large-scale platform within the retail industry.
• Join a stable, long-term engagement with a remote-first working model.

If you are looking for your next challenge and would like to work on large-scale backend solutions, we encourage you to apply today.

For more information about us, visit Cognizant Poland.

Important Notice: We appreciate your interest in joining our company. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

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