Backend Engineer

Nomia is transforming the way organizations manage tail spend procurement.
Our AI-powered SaaS platform combines cutting-edge technology with deep human procurement expertise to simplify sourcing, drive compliance, and unlock measurable value.
With a fast-growing global customer base and teams across London, Dubai, Singapore, Krakow, Chicago, and India, we’re building a rocket ship for growth, and we’re looking for passionate, high-impact people to join us.
The Role
This role is pivotal in building and maintaining robust, scalable backend services that power mission-critical systems at Nomia. You will be instrumental in developing APIs, services, and integrations that ensure performance, security, and a seamless experience across the Nomia Group platform.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Nest.js
Build RESTful and GraphQL APIs that are reliable, secure, and performant
Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver high-quality features
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and internal standards
Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and upholding code quality
Design and implement database schemas using PostgreSQL or MongoDB
Optimize application performance, ensuring low latency and high throughput
Integrate third-party APIs and services securely and efficiently
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in production and staging environments
Implement automated tests (unit, integration, e2e) to ensure system stability
Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions
Document systems, processes, and decisions effectively
Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies
Work closely with the DevOps team to streamline CI/CD processes and deployment pipelines
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups
Qualifications & Skills
Strong experience with Node.js and Nest.js (3–6 years)
Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and modern ES6+ standards
Experience designing APIs with REST or GraphQL
Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Familiarity with authentication and authorization (OAuth, JWT, etc.)
Proficiency in Git and version control workflows
Exposure to containerization technologies like Docker is a plus
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Azure preferred
Strong debugging and performance tuning skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment
General Information
Adhere to Nomia’s data protection and information security policies at all times.
Promote diversity and inclusion in line with Nomia’s core values.
This is a hybrid role, with three office days per week required, potentially more during training or as requested by your supervisor.
Contribute to continuous improvement in systems and processes.
Please note that this role description is a guideline, and duties may evolve over time.

Work arrangement
Hybrid