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Senior Full Stack Engineer (TypeScript)
Location: Porto, R. Dom João I
Posted: More than 30 days ago
Job Type: Regular
Ref: R099095
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Why this job is important

You’ll play a key role in designing and building scalable, high‑quality web applications that are relied on every day. Working across the full stack, you’ll take ownership of complex features from idea through to production, influencing technical decisions and shaping how systems are built and improved over time. This role offers the chance to tackle meaningful engineering challenges, balance performance with usability, and make a visible impact through clean, secure, and well‑designed solutions.

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing and building scalable, event‑driven backend services using TypeScript and Node.js
  • Working across the stack, from APIs and data layers through to React‑based frontends
  • Collaborating with product partners to shape solutions that meet real user and business needs
  • Championing clean, secure, and well‑tested code through reviews and shared standards
  • Supporting and mentoring others, contributing to a strong, inclusive engineering culture

What you’ll bring

You don’t need to tick every box to apply. We’re interested in your experience, mindset and willingness to learn.

  • Solid experience building backend services with TypeScript, Node.js, and REST APIs
  • Experience designing scalable systems, ideally using microservices or event‑driven patterns
  • Working knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL and Redis
  • Frontend experience with React
  • A collaborative approach and confidence communicating technical ideas clearly

Nice to have, but not essential:

  • Experience with authentication and authorisation (e.g. JWT, SSO)
  • Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, containers, or cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
  • Experience with Ruby

What’s in it for you

  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Up to 25 days off, plus your birthday off and two days paid for volunteering
  • Meal card and flexible benefits where you are allocated funds to spend on a variety of benefits such as transport cost, education related and more

We are not able to offer visa sponsorship or assist with relocation support for this role. Please ensure you have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying.

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