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About the Role : We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in building, improving, and maintaining our software solutions while effectively collaborating with US-based clients. Your robust technical skills will be complemented by your excellent communication abilities, allowing you to bridge the gap between technical development and client needs. Responsibilities : Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable backend features using Node.js and Typescript. Collaborate with product managers and designers to understand client requirements and translate them into technical specifications. Advocate for and implement test-driven development (TDD) practices to ensure code quality, maintainability, and testability. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems related to the backend. Continuously learn and apply recent technologies, methodologies, and languages. Effectively communicate technical concepts, progress updates, and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including US-based clients. Identify areas for improvement in development efficiency and propose solutions to reduce "technical debt." Work independently on smaller features and collaboratively with the team on larger projects. Technical Skills & Experience : 5+ years of experience in backend development with a robust track record of delivering high-quality software. Proficiency in Node.js and Typescript. Experience with relational databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB). Working knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Docker Compose. Experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitHub Actions. Familiarity with unit testing frameworks like Jest or similar tools. Understanding of Agile methodologies for software development. Experience with AWS Cloud, preferably with serverless architecture concepts (a plus). .
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.