Senior Backend Engineer

Client: Largest radio broadcaster in Australia, operating 86 radio stations, and has a reach into every state and territory.

About the role

 The purpose of the Senior Backend Developer is to design, build, and maintain robust backend systems and services, with a strong focus on Node.js and GraphQL. As a key member of the Digital Technology team, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to develop scalable backend solutions that power our industry-leading digital platforms. Additionally, you will mentor and support junior developers, contributing to the team’s growth and success.

‍Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Develop, implement, and maintain scalable backend solutions using Node.js and GraphQL.
• API Design and Integration: Build high-performance GraphQL APIs and integrate them with frontend and external services.
• System Architecture: Design and implement robust backend architectures that are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Data Management: Work with relational and NoSQL databases to ensure optimal data storage and retrieval processes.
• Code Quality and Best Practices: Write efficient, reusable, and well-documented code. Lead and participate in code reviews to ensure high standards across the team.
• Troubleshooting: Debug and resolve complex backend issues to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with product teams, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.

 Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in Node.js, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs, including schema design, query optimization, and security best practices.
• Strong experience with serverless technologies such as Firebase Functions
• Proficiency in TypeScript, writing clear, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, with experience migrating or combining REST with GraphQL services.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques for backend systems.
• Strong understanding of security best practices, including authentication (e.g., OAuth, JWT) and authorization.

 Skills and Work Ethic

• Working with People – Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others; Adapts to the team and builds team spirit; Recognises and rewards the contribution of others; Listens, consults others and communicates proactively; Supports and cares for others; Develops and openly communicates self-insight, such as an awareness of own strengths and weaknesses. 
• Applying Expertise & Technology – Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise; Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development; Shares expertise and knowledge with others; Uses technology to achieve work objectives; Demonstrates appropriate physical co-ordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity. 
• Creating & Innovating – Produces new ideas, approaches or insights; Creates innovative products or designs; Produces a range of solutions to problems; Seeks opportunities for organizational improvement; Devises effective change initiatives. 
• Delivering Results & Meeting Expectations – Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction; Sets high standards for quality and quantity; Monitors and maintains quality and productivity; Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way; Consistently achieves project goals. 

Desirable

• Relating & Networking – Establishes good relationships with customers and staff. Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organization. Relates well to people at all levels. Manages conflict. Uses humor appropriately to enhance relationships with others. 
• Analyzing – Analyses numerical data, verbal and all other sources of information; Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships; Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem; Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis; Produces workable solutions to a range of problems; Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be part of a larger problem.  

Work Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday: 6:00am- 3:00pm or 7:00am- 4:00pm PH Time; depending on business needs
• Location: Makati | *Work from Home Until Further Notice
• Status: Full time employment