Title: Backend Engineer / REST API / TypeScript)
Location: Remote
Engagement: Full-time preferred (5–7 months)
Employer: Gigster (working directly with one of our customers)
About the Role
Gigster is seeking a Backend Engineer with strong expertise in TypeScript, REST APIs, and to work directly with one of our customers on building and scaling modern web applications. This role is backend-focused, with ownership of API design, server-side logic, and integrations, while contributing to frontend workflows when needed.
You'll collaborate closely with the customer's engineering team, ensuring best practices, type-safe code, and high-performance solutions. This is a hands-on development role with the opportunity to influence technical direction and contribute to scalable system architecture.
Key Responsibilities
-Design, build, and maintain REST APIs preferred)
-Develop backend services and integrate them into applications
-Write clean, efficient, and type-safe code in TypeScript
-Ensure backend performance, reliability, and security best practices
-Debug, test, and resolve production issues across the stack
-Participate in peer reviews and contribute to architectural decisions
-Collaborate with the client's team to deliver production-ready solutions
What We're Looking For
Technical Expertise: Proven experience building REST APIs and backend services preferred), with strong knowledge of
TypeScript Mastery: Advanced proficiency in writing scalable, type-safe applications.
Backend Skills: Experience with authentication, authorization, and API security.
Collaboration: Comfortable working with distributed teams, contributing to shared codebases, and using Git effectively.
Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.
Nice to Have
-Experience with (bonus, not required)
-Familiarity with cloud deployment environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
-Exposure to Agile environments and CI/CD pipelines
Why Gigster?
-Work directly with a global customer on high-impact web application development
-Influence backend architecture and technical direction
-Join Gigster's global network of elite engineers and consultants
-Enjoy the flexibility of remote work with collaborative syncs
-Be part of a project where your contributions directly drive customer success