Strong Middle Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Job Description

saas.group is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join the Keyword.com team. This role involves pioneering a next-generation browser-automated scraping system using Node.js (TypeScript) and contributing to the broader tech stack. The engineer will be part of a small, distributed team across Europe, focused on helping SEO professionals track and boost their Google rankings.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing high-performance scrapers using tools like Playwright.
• Implementing proxy rotation, request throttling, and CAPTCHA-solving strategies.
• Continuously monitoring and adapting to evolving website structures and defenses.
• Ensuring data accuracy and compliance with legal/ethical scraping practices.
• Building and maintaining scalable microservices and APIs using modern backend frameworks.
• Collaborating on frontend development using Vue.js when needed.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of backend development experience, with 1+ years working on building solutions for data-intensive applications.
• Strong skills in Node.js (TypeScript), distributed systems, and microservices architectures.
• Experience in developing data processing pipelines, asynchronous messaging systems, and data ingestion frameworks.
• Familiarity with OLAP databases like ClickHouse for analytical workloads.
• A “detective mindset” – enjoys dissecting complex systems and inventing unconventional solutions.
• Ownership mentality: Plans meticulously, documents thoroughly, and proactively mitigates risks.

The role offers:

• Ultimate flexibility: 100% remote work.
• Freedom and autonomy: High-trust team environment.
• Minimum bureaucracy: Efficient and sustainable momentum.
• Small & friendly team: Collaborative and fun atmosphere.
• Flexible time off: Recharge batteries when needed.