Senior Backend Engineer, ANYbotics

• We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer to join our Workforce Team
• University degree (MSc/BSc) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive professional experience (5+ years) in backend development, with a focus on building production-grade systems
• Deep technical mastery of Node.js and the TypeScript ecosystem
• Proven ability to write clean, maintainable, and highly type-safe code using modern design patterns
• Advanced experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL), including schema design and query optimization
• Proficiency in building APIs within the NestJS framework or similar enterprise-grade Node.js environments
• Strong grasp of asynchronous programming and building event-driven architectures
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and contributing to modern CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication skills in English and a collaborative "team-first" mentality

Desirable

• In this role, you will be a key driver of the Workforce Suite—our mission-critical software ecosystem that includes the Data Navigator, Mission Controller, and Field Operator App
• You won't just be writing code; you will be designing the robust, scalable systems that allow our autonomous robots to communicate, report, and operate in the world’s most challenging industrial environments
• This is a high-impact role where your expertise in modern backend architecture will directly influence how humans and robots collaborate at scale
• ANYbotics is transforming industrial inspection with ANYmal, the world’s most advanced autonomous four-legged robot. Our technology is deployed globally across energy, chemicals, and mining sectors to increase safety and efficiency. To support these deployments, we build a sophisticated cloud and edge-based infrastructure
• Our backend stack is centered around Node.js and TypeScript, utilizing NestJS, PostgreSQL, and MQTT to handle real-time robot telemetry and complex data orchestration. We move fast, prioritize clean architecture, and solve problems that exist at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds
• Develop and maintain scalable, resilient backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Implement high-performance APIs and microservices based on architectural blueprints to bridge the gap between robots and end-user applications
• Take ownership of complex features from technical design through to implementation and deployment
• Champion code quality by performing rigorous code reviews and establishing best practices for testing and documentation
• Collaborate with the Lead Architect to refine system designs and ensure long-term maintainability of the codebase
• Work closely with Frontend Engineers and Product Managers to deliver seamless, data-driven user experiences
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within our data-intensive backend systems
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers through technical guidance and pair programming