Senior Backend Engineer

About Vita Health Vita Health is a dynamic startup in the health, nutrition, and fitness industry. Our innovative product has positively impacted the lives of over 130,000 people in our core market, and we are now eager to expand globally. Our mission is to strengthen our presence in both B2C and B2B sectors, integrating into corporate welfare programs for large enterprises and SMEs. We aim to promote healthy lifestyles by demonstrating that dieting and exercising can seamlessly fit into daily routines. Using AI and algorithms, we create personalized diet and training plans that adapt continuously based on user progress, guided by our team of nutritionists and personal trainers. About The Role At Vita Health, technology is central to our success. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a vital role in enhancing our product. Your responsibilities include: Contributing to technical direction and supporting team growth and accountability. Designing and building scalable backend solutions with Node.js and TypeScript. Managing AWS infrastructure and supporting DevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, cloud architecture). Improving backend estimations, technical planning, and collaborating on roadmaps. Implementing robust authentication, payment integrations, and API services. Leading technical execution of our custom video infrastructure project. Ensuring backend performance, security, and reliability. Collaborating with Frontend, Product, and Design teams. Driving continuous improvement in workflows, code quality, and deployment processes. We seek a Backend Engineer eager for challenges, process optimization, and questioning the status quo. Our Backend Technology Stack AWS services: EC2, Lambda, Cognito, SES, API Gateway, S3 Serverless Framework ZOD PostgreSQL Node.js / Express.js TypeScript Git / GitLab RESTful APIs What You’ll Bring Expertise in Node.js and TypeScript with understanding of scalable backend architecture. Experience with custom video platforms or media delivery systems (e.g., AWS Media, Mux). 5 years of backend development experience. Familiarity with AWS cloud services (Cognito, S3, Lambda, API Gateway). Strong coding principles (DRY, SOLID). Agile Scrum proficiency. Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or equivalent experience. Quick learner, results-driven, adaptable. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Fluent English proficiency. Bonus Points Experience with CI/CD and DevOps workflows. Experience with Stripe, IAP, or dual payment models. Experience with AI / ML projects. Startup or scale-up experience. Product-focused environment experience. What We Offer €37,000 – €45,000 based on experience. Autonomy and flexibility: remote work with optional Milan office visits. Personalized learning budget and dedicated weekly learning time. Influence on company strategies and product development. Leadership committed to your career growth. Opportunity to impact the health sector significantly. Recruiting Process Asynchronous assessment to evaluate reasoning, logic, and behavior. Discussion of test results. Technical assessment tailored to the role. Discussion of approach and solutions. Cultural fit interview to align values. Location: Catania, Italia J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: provincia-di-catania, IT

Posted Date: 6/14/2025