Requirements: English
Company: Vita Health
Region: Rome , Lazio
About Vita Health Vita Health is a dynamic startup inthe health, nutrition, and fitness industry. Our innovative producthas positively affected the lives of over 130,000 people in ourcore market, and we are now eager to expand our expertise and reachglobally. Our mission is to enhance our presence not just in theB2C sector, where we began, but also in B2B by integrating intocorporate welfare programs for both large enterprises and SMEs thatshape our market. We strive to make individuals more conscious ofthe benefits of a healthy lifestyle, demonstrating that dieting andexercising can seamlessly fit into their daily routines rather thanbeing a chore. By utilizing AI and algorithms, we createpersonalised diet and training plans tailored to user inputs duringonboarding, which adapt continuously to reflect their progress. Ourdedicated team of nutritionists and personal trainers is committedto guiding users throughout their journey to help them reach theirgoals. If you''re passionate about transforming lives, join VitaHealth! About The Role At Vita Health, technology is at the heartof what we do, making our product development team essential to oursuccess. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you''ll play a vital role inenhancing our product. Your key responsibilities include: - Contribute to technical direction and support team members whenneeded, fostering growth, accountability, and technical excellence.- Design and build scalable backend solutions using Node.js withTypeScript. - Oversee AWS infrastructure and contribute toDevOps practices (CI/CD, monitoring, cloud architecture). - Improve backend estimations, technical planning, and collaborate onroadmap alignment. - Design and implement robust authenticationsystems, payment integrations, and API services. - Lead technicalexecution of our custom video infrastructure project. - Ensurebackend performance, security, and reliability at scale. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Frontend, Product and Design. - Drive continuous improvement in development workflows, codequality, and deployment processes. We are seeking a BackendEngineer who is ready to be challenged, contribute to processoptimisation, and isn''t afraid to question the status quo. OurBackend 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 Youll Bring - Expertise in Node.js andTypeScript, with a strong understanding of scalable backendarchitecture - Experience building or integrating custom videoplatforms or media delivery systems (e.g., AWS Media, Mux, orsimilar) - 5+ years of backend development experience - Familiarity with AWS cloud services, especially around storage,compute, and user management (Cognito, S3, Lambda, API Gateway) - Mastery of coding principles like DRY and SOLID - Agile Scrumproficiency and ability to work with evolving requirements - Degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, or equivalentexperience - Quick-learning attitude, driven by results, andadaptability to change - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,remote team environment - Exceptional communication andorganisational skills - Fluent English proficiency Bonus PointsFor - Hands-on experience with CI/CD and DevOps workflows. - Experience with Stripe, In-App Purchases (IAP), or dual paymentmodels. - Experience with AI/ML technologies or projects - Experience in a startup or scale-up environment - Experience in aproduct-focused setting What we offer - 37,000 45,000 basedon experience - Autonomy and flexibility. Work from whereveryou want, with the option to visit our modern Milan office. - Personalised learning budget with the possibility to have dedicatedlearning time weekly. - A dynamic work environment where yourideas will directly influence our strategies and productdevelopment. - Leadership committed to your career progression - A unique opportunity to create a significant impact in thehealth sector Recruiting Process - Asynchronous Assessment:Evaluate your reasoning abilities, logical and critical thinking,and behaviour in challenging situations. - Assessment Review:Well discuss your test results to understand your thought process.- Technical Evaluation: A technical assessment tailored to therole. - Technical Review: Discuss your approach and reasoningbehind your solutions. - Cultural Fit Interview: Ensure yourvalues align with our company culture to help everyonethrive.