Job Description

Back-End Developer (Node.js) - Remote
Shape the Future of Travel Tech with a Scalable SaaS Platform
Remote | R70 000 - R85 000 per month (Negotiable) | B2B SaaS | UK Hours (9am-5:30pm)
About Our Client
Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionising the travel industry through cutting-edge software and a beautifully designed mobile app. With a global presence and over 500 travel businesses already on board, they are on a mission to streamline and modernise how travel agencies engage with their customers.
They combine elegant design with scalable tech, offering a dynamic, remote-first environment where learning and innovation are core values. You'll join a highly collaborative international team that believes in writing clean code, reducing technical debt, and growing together.
The Role: Back-End Developer
As a Back-End Developer, you''ll work closely with cross-functional teams to build and maintain API-driven back-end systems that power the entire platform. Your work will directly impact the experience of thousands of users and help travel companies scale efficiently.
This is a fully remote role aligned to UK working hours (9am-5:30pm).
Key Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance the Node.js API and supporting back-end systems
Collaborate with front-end and mobile developers to design and deliver scalable features
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Optimise application performance and debug complex issues
Participate in architecture discussions and continuously improve system design
Work effectively with a globally distributed team across time zones
About You
5+ years of back-end development experience
Strong experience with Node.js and building RESTful APIs
Proficient in performance optimisation and server-side logic
Comfortable with tools and tech including Git, Linux, MySQL, MongoDB Atlas, JIRA, PM2, Debian
Cloud experience with AWS, GCP, or similar platforms
Bonus: Experience with schema-based validation (OpenAPI)
Bonus: Exposure to mobile applications or high-scale systems
Basic knowledge of React is advantageous for team collaboration
Strong communicator with a passion for clean code and long-term maintainability
Ready to be part of a travel tech company that's scaling fast and thinking big? Apply now to join the journey.

Skills Required