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Node.js Backend Developer (Nest.js / TypeScript) | Dayshift | Weekends Off | HMO + 1 Dependent

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Role overview

Qualifications

  • 3 to 5+ years of experience building enterprise-grade backend systems
  • Expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and backend frameworks like Nest.js
  • Experience in designing RESTful or GraphQL APIs
  • Knowledge of relational databases and cloud environments (AWS or GCP)

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design APIs using Node.js and Nest.js microservices
  • Develop core engines for marketplace catalogue and payment gateways
  • Own complex integrations with external providers and payment processors
  • Ensure platform health by monitoring and testing services

About the company

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Staffing & Recruiting

Search is one of the UK’s leading multi-discipline recruitment agencies, covering more than 15 different specialisms and operating from 14 offices nationwide. With over 35 years’ recruitment experience, we’ve built trusted relationships with over 6,000 clients and have expert knowledge in a range of markets. We have an extended candidate database of over 320,000 professionals, with an average of 4,900 job seekers registering with us each month and a successful hiring rate of 80%. Through our partnership approach, flexible delivery and ability to adapt to changing market conditions we match the right candidates with the right employers. It’s why people return to us time and time again – so you can trust us to get it right. We recruit for more than 15 distinct specialisms across the UK: Accountancy & Finance Business Support Call & Contact Centre Construction & Property Driving Energy Engineering & Manufacturing Financial Services Health & Social Care Hospitality Industrial Legal Logistics Marketing Nursing PA/EA Sales Social Work Many of our consultants have worked in the industry they recruit for, so they have unique insight into market conditions, business needs and employment expectations. They understand what employers are looking for and what skills make candidates stand out. Our success is built on trust, expert guidance and realistic targets. That’s why thousands of clients and candidates every year have us as their recruitment agency of choice. • Aberdeen: 01224 611 100 • Birmingham: 0121 726 6011 • Brighton: 01273 855 000 • Bury: 0161 835 8600 • Crawley: 01293 848 100 • Dundee: 01382 305 400 • Edinburgh – The Gyle: 0131 718 8000 • Edinburgh – West End • Glasgow: 0141 272 7777 • Leeds: 0113 308 8000 • Liverpool: 0151 229 5555 • London: 020 3958 7203 • Manchester: 0161 835 8600 • Newcastle: 0191 300 3300 • Sheffield: 0114 349 2100

Company details

Company typeSME
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size501 - 1000

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Description

Position at FiltaGlobal Philippines Inc.

Location: Work From Home - Greater Metro Manila
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM – 3:00 PM PHT

About the Company
 
Our client is New Zealand's largest and most established local deals marketplace, serving over 300,000 active shoppers and partnering with 12,000+ local businesses. Backed by a prominent parent group, they have spent 15 years connecting customers with premium dining, travel, experiences, and everyday products. They are currently entering an expansive, major engineering build phase including the launch of brand-new native mobile apps, an innovative subscription membership framework, a custom credit engine, and self-serve merchant tooling. 
 
They are now looking for an agile, collaborative Node.js Backend Developer to join their remote engineering cohort and scale the services powering this next-generation ecosystem.
 
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
 

  • HMO healthcare for you and your 1 dependent (with COVID insurance).

  • 20 combined SL/VLs per year accrued from day one (you will have 10 accrued once you pass regularization).

  • 13th-month bonus and Government-mandated benefits. 

  • Equipment will be provided + internet allowance.

  • Member Wellness Program.

  • Year-End Party + Christmas hamper.

 
What You’ll Be Doing
 
Reporting directly to a New Zealand-based Engineering Lead as part of the backend marketplace squad, you will drive the core services supporting order management, product catalogues, and digital transactions. Your responsibilities include:
 

  • Architect and Design APIs: Build, optimize, and maintain robust Node.js and Nest.js microservices utilizing REST and GraphQL architectures.

  • Develop Core Engines: Implement logic for the high-volume marketplace catalogue, payment gateways, inventory management, and the proprietary subscription credit engine.

  • Own Complex Integrations: Map data models and establish seamless integrations with external telecom providers (MVNO networks), Shopify plugins, and global payment processors.

  • Ensure Platform Health: Monitor, test, and elevate the performance, security, data integrity, and end-to-end observability across all cloud services.

  • Collaborate Across Squads: Work hand-in-hand with frontend web, mobile app, and architectural teams to participate in constructive code reviews and systems design.

 
What You’ll Bring

  • 3 to 5+ years of dedicated experience building enterprise-grade, high-traffic production backend systems.

  • Exceptional expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and backend framework architectures like Nest.js (or Express/Fastify equivalents).

  • Proven track record of designing well-structured, clean, and highly performant RESTful or GraphQL APIs.

  • Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL), complex data modeling, and hands-on comfort within cloud environments (AWS or GCP).

  • Solid grounding in Git version control, test-driven methodologies (unit/integration testing), and automated CI/CD pipelines.

  • Excellent written and verbal English proficiency, with the comfort levels needed to collaborate asynchronously across time zones.

Bonus Points For:

  • Background in e-commerce, retail tech, or marketplace platforms (specifically dealing with order management, inventory, or billing systems).

  • Practical exposure to Shopify APIs, webhooks, or third-party plugin ecosystems.

  • Experience working with event-driven architectures, message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, AWS SQS), or telco/MVNO integrations.

  • Modern fullstack familiarity (React, Next.js) or advanced observability and APM tooling.

  • Hands-on exploration or experience with Encore.ts.

 
Ready to Apply?
 
We’re excited to meet you. Click Apply, upload your CV, and complete our brief questionnaire.
Want to fast-track your application? Connect with  Ninna on LinkedIn.
Important: This role is open to PH citizens only. Applications must be submitted in English.

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