Backend Developer (Distributed Systems)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Developer in Malta.

This role offers a unique opportunity to work on large-scale, mission-critical backend systems that power complex enterprise network discovery and automation. You will contribute to the redesign of a core platform component responsible for analyzing and modeling vast network environments with hundreds of thousands of devices. The position combines deep hands-on development with meaningful influence over architectural decisions. You will operate in a highly technical, autonomous environment that values ownership, clean design, and practical problem-solving. Collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams is central to the role, as is the chance to work with modern distributed systems and cloud-native technologies. This i

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and maintain distributed backend services responsible for large-scale network data discovery, processing, and analysis
• Contribute actively to the architectural redesign of a core discovery system, including parallel-processing and scalability strategies
• Lead and support the migration of backend services to containerized and orchestrated environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Define and implement deployment, scaling, and reliability strategies for production-grade systems
• Write high-quality, maintainable backend code primarily using Node.js and TypeScript, with opportunities to work in Go
• Collaborate closely with backend, frontend, and network engineers to deliver cohesive, end-to-end solutions
• Improve system performance, observability, and resilience through monitoring, logging, and optimization efforts
• Integrate and maintain messaging, caching, and database components such as RabbitMQ, Redis, and PostgreSQL
  
  

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on distributed systems
• Proven ability to design, implement, and operate scalable and resilient backend architectures
• Strong programming skills in TypeScript and Node.js , or Golang, with a solid understanding of clean code principles
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern CI/CD pipelines
• Good understanding of networking fundamentals, including IP addressing, routing, and common protocols
• Self-driven and autonomous working style, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Passion for robust system design, performance optimization, and technical excellence
• Experience with microservices architectures and production-grade backend environments
  
  

Benefits

• 25 days of paid holidays plus additional flexible days off
• Flexible working model with the option for full remote or hybrid work
• Competitive benefits package aligned with senior-level impact
• Anniversary rewards and recognition
• Opportunity to collaborate with diverse, international engineering teams
• Supportive work environment that values work-life balance and long-term growth
• Regular team and company events fostering collaboration and connection
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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