Senior Software Engineer

📍 Amsterdam (hybrid)

🚀 The Mission:

This well-funded, ambitious startup—backed by top-tier investors—is on a mission to transform how employees understand and make the most of their compensation and benefits. Their innovative platform empowers employees to clearly grasp their financial opportunities, while enabling employers to drive higher engagement and appreciation for their rewards packages.

The environment is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and highly collaborative.

🫵 About you

They’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help build the technical foundation of a modern total rewards platform. Join a small, collaborative team where you’ll own backend systems, lead cloud infrastructure efforts, and shape core architectural decisions.

This role prioritizes deep backend and AWS infrastructure experience. Frontend experience isn’t required—just a willingness to pitch in across the stack when needed.

🛠️ What You’ll Do

• Own and evolve backend services (NestJS, Express) and cloud infrastructure (AWS with Terragrunt).
• Build scalable, secure systems powering real-time dashboards, personalization, and enterprise features.
• Integrate AI/LLM capabilities where they add real value to the HR and employee experience.
• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering to ship high-quality features fast.
• Drive code reviews, design discussions, and improve engineering practices.
• Occasionally pitch in on the frontend (Next.js)—with support as you ramp up.

✅ Requirements

• 6+ years of experience with a strong backend focus and a track record of building well-architected systems.
• Expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and frameworks like NestJS or Express.
• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure, using Terraform or Terragrunt.
• Solid grasp of scalable, secure, and automated infrastructure design.
• Clear communicator with a collaborative, product-driven mindset.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup—ownership, autonomy, and ambiguity don’t scare you.