Description review

Backend Engineer

1001 · Iraq · back to the listing

HR standards

59/100

needs work

Title ↔ description

94/100

strong

Reads as

Backend Engineer

100% confident

What this role officially is

software developer — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Software developers implement or program all kinds of software systems based on specifications and designs by using programming languages, tools, and platforms.

Also known as: application developer, application programmer, solutions developer, programmer, software specialist, application software developer

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What the listing never says

  • 17 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
  • No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency
  • No location or timezone policy stated, so a candidate cannot tell where they may work from. Scope clarity

The listing, marked up

Nothing in the wording of this listing tripped a check. The scores above still judge how complete and coherent it is.

We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a crucial member of our backend development team, you will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing our Node.JS based backend infrastructure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement new features, optimize performance, and ensure the scalability and reliability of our platform. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer who is passionate about building robust and scalable backend solutions for high-traffic applications.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.JS, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.

• Optimize database queries and data storage to improve overall system performance and efficiency.

• Implement security best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure minimal downtime and optimal user experience.

• Continuously monitor system health and performance, proactively identifying areas for improvement and optimization.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following coding standards and best practices.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating relevant advancements into our technology stack and development processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• 2+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a focus on Node.JS and Typescript.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and experience with modern frameworks/libraries such as Express.js.

• Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred) and experience with database design, optimization, and querying.

• Familiarity with Firebase or similar cloud-based services for real-time data synchronization and authentication.

• Experience with scalable and distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and other web service architectures.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex issues in a timely manner.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Originally posted on Himalayas

How this was produced

Highlights are found by rule, not by a model: each one is a phrase matched at a known position, and every note is a template we wrote. The two scores come from a typed-decision model (Jev) that reads the listing against the official role definition and real listings for the same role, and returns probabilities rather than prose — it never writes any of the words on this page, and never chooses what to highlight.

Deterministic penalty applied to the HR score: 12 points (from 71 before penalties). Reviewed 2 Oct 2026.