Senior Backend Engineer (Node & Go)

Why does MWDN rock?

MWDN connects exceptional tech talent with leading companies across Israel, the USA, Great Britain, and Western Europe. We aim to ensure our employees enjoy a rewarding and secure experience while collaborating with prestigious international clients.

Here’s what you can expect when you get employed by MWDN:

• Security first. We vet our clients to eliminate risks, ensuring reliability and timely payments for your hard work—no fraud or unforeseen events here!
• Career support. If a match isn't right, we're here for you. We actively assist our employees in finding new opportunities that fit their skills and aspirations.
• Legal assistance. We provide guidance on legal matters (e.g., opening and administering your private entrepreneur account, taxes, army enrollment, etc.).
• Professional development. We offer English courses and other engaging activities, including team-building events.

Why choose us? MWDN is ranked among the top 5 IT employers in our region by DOU, and we pride ourselves on our transparency and commitment to our team. Curious to learn more?

Discover what our employees say about us in their DOU reviews: MWDN reviews.

What is your new project?

Domain: Cloud infrastructure

Location: Israel

Company size: 11-50

Founded in: 2024

What makes this project exciting?

Our client solves real DevOps problems! They help DevOps teams to build, launch, and control infrastructure with special tech that turns complex code into plug-and-play pieces. They are backed by the best: The company has raised $4.5M from well-known Israeli investors.

With this company, you’ll work on real challenges that matter in a small, agile team with a big mission, strong leadership, and a culture that values ownership, speed, and teamwork.

Our client helps companies simplify their cloud, and if you're into infrastructure, automation, and impact, it's the place for you!

What makes you a great fit

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent engineering experience from a distinguished military unit.
• 6+ years of software engineering experience, with 3+ years focused on backend development at scale.
• Expert-level knowledge of Node.js (TypeScript) backend development, with extensive experience building RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.
• Strong background in relational databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL), caching (e.g. Redis, Dragonfly), and cloud services (AWS: S3, RDS, IAM).
• Solid understanding of software architecture, API design, distributed systems, and scalable backend patterns.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal).
• A collaborative spirit and drive for tackling complex technical challenges in a fast-paced startup environment.

Bonus points

• Hands-on experience with Go, particularly in building CLI tools or backend systems.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized application delivery.
• Experience working with graph databases (e.g., NeptuneDB, Neo4j).

Your day-to-day in this position

• Lead backend API development using Node.js (TypeScript) — designing, building, and maintaining scalable services.
• Contribute to CLI development with Go, enhancing tooling that empowers users to interact seamlessly with the platform.
• Architect and optimize backend systems and APIs, ensuring performance, security, and reliability at scale.
• Take complete ownership of projects, from initial definition and design to development, testing, and post-deployment.
• Collaborate closely with a tight-knit R&D team through code reviews, technical discussions, and product planning.
• Uphold coding standards and best practices while influencing architectural and technical decisions.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly across engineering and product teams.

Why work with us?

• People-oriented management without bureaucracy.
• The friendly climate inside the company is confirmed by the frequent comeback of previous employees.
• Paid time off (18 working days per year, plus all national holidays and 9 sick days).
• Flexible working schedule.
• Full financial and legal support for private entrepreneurs.
• Free English classes with native speakers or with Ukrainian teachers (for your choice).
• Dedicated HR.

Our next steps

✅ Submit a CV in English — ✅ Intro call with a Recruiter — ✅ Client's technical interview — ✅ Final Interview — ✅ Offer