Backend Engineer (Node.js, TypeScript)
Work Model: Remote
Employment Type: B2B contract
Project Length: Long-term
Start: December 2026
Rate: 120 – 160 pln/h
Industry: Retail
As a trusted global technology partner, we help organizations improve processes, automate work and build scalable digital solutions. We are currently looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join a team building and enhancing a large-scale digital experience platform used by millions of users worldwide.
What You'll Do
- Design, develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
- Build and optimize APIs and integrations with internal and external systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, architects and product stakeholders
- Contribute to the design of scalable, resilient and secure solutions
- Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices
- Support CI/CD processes and deployment activities
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous platform improvements
- Write high-quality, maintainable and testable code
What You Bring
- Several years of experience in backend software engineering
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices
- Good understanding of software design principles and distributed systems
- Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably GCP
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices
- Experience working with databases and integrating external services
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset
- Excellent English communication skills
- You are located in Poland
Nice to Have
- Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures
- Familiarity with GCP and cloud-native solutions
- Experience in enterprise-scale digital platforms
Why Join Us
- Work on a modern, large-scale platform within the retail industry.
- Join a stable, long-term engagement with a remote-first working model.
If you are looking for your next challenge and would like to work on large-scale backend solutions, we encourage you to apply today.
For more information about us, visit Cognizant Poland.
Important Notice: We appreciate your interest in joining our company. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted
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About Cognizant
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.
Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
