Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript)

Software Engineer - (Node.js / TypeScript) | Utrecht | E-Learning [€85K]

[SaaS]

Our client is a rapidly growing SaaS in the online learning branche, they are based in Utrecht, around 40 FTE. They have a fast paced, start-up culture, curious people and a diverse international workforce. The company has strong financial funding and works with a modern technology stack.

They are supporting thousands of SME customers across Europe. The product is expanding rapidly, and to support this growth they are launching a fifth development cell. This cell will focus on building a new module within the existing application, so a lot of building work. Current team is totaling 12 engineers, looking to grow to 16 split in 5 cells. It is a true startup environment, so you'll have to be able to work independently and find your way. There are no separate cloud or support teams, engineers take full responsibility. You build it, you own it, deploy it to GCP, and run it in production. High ownership, short lines, real impact. The stack is modern and pragmatic. Backend is centered around Node.js and TypeScript, with React on the frontend. Everything runs on GCP, with CI/CD via GitLab.

As Back end developer, you report to the CTO. You’ll work across the stack, contribute to architectural decisions, and take end-to-end ownership of features in a growing and evolving codebase. The role has a dominant focus on backend engineering (80/20).

Your profile:

• 4+ years of full stack development experience

• Strong backend focus with solid Node.JS and TypeScript skills

• Comfortable owning features from design to production and running your own infra

• Experience with GCP or AWS

• Based in the Netherlands

• Hybrid -3 days per week in the Utrecht office

Benefits:

Salary up to €85k yearly.

Good pension scheme, Travel allowance, Visa sponsorship and 30% ruling support (if eligible), Hybrid setup (3x office per week).