Lead Backend Engineer
About Translated
Translated is a leading company in AI-enabled translation services. We are on a mission to allow everyone to understand and be understood in their own language.
Our success stems from a unique blend of the world’s #1 adaptive neural machine translation technology (IDC MarketScape 2022), the largest network of vetted, native-speaking professional translators, and top-ranked AI-enabled text, audio, and video translation tools (Gartner, 2022).
By leveraging a seamless symbiosis of artificial intelligence and human creativity, we design custom localization projects that were previously unthinkable, helping more than 280,000 clients grow their businesses worldwide.
We’re looking for a passionate Lead Backend Engineer to join the Translated team in our HQ in Pi Campus, Rome. We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js to join our fast-paced and innovative engineering team. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems to power our applications, drive technical excellence, and mentor junior team members. If you are passionate about backend development, delivering robust solutions, and working collaboratively, we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure backend services using Node.js.
- Launch a new consumer based product, the next generation of our AI solutions for translation.
- Coding, debugging and testing
- Build high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future.
- Develop functional and sustainable applications with clean codes.
- Troubleshoot and debug applications.
- Optimization of the applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of product owners, designers, developers and system administrators.
- Build scalable API for Enterprises like Airbnb, Uber and others.
- Blend tech solutions that integrate humans in the loop with AI for translation.
- Maintain and extend our existing SQL databases and ensure data integrity and security.
- Lead and manage a fast growing team.
Qualifications Required
- Master degree in Computer Science or SW Engineering courses.
- 5+ years of working experience in SW development teams.
- Proven experience in developing and maintaining scalable applications (millions of requests).
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and server-side development.
- Deep Knowledge of Typescript, NodeJS.
- Experience with Relational DBMS ( MySQL )
- Experience with NoSQL DBMS ( Redis, Kafka )
- Experience with version control GIT and Github workflow
- Experience in team management.
- Proactive, self-driven and enjoys solving complex problems, not just in the primary area of responsibility but across boundaries.
Headquarter
Translated is hosted at Pi Campus, a working environment immersed in nature where 7 luxury villas have been converted into functional offices to foster talent growth. Pi Campus is also a venture firm created by Translated to reinvest part of its profits into promising AI startups.
Benefits and Perks
- Gym
- Swimming Pool
- Kickboxing, TRX, and Pilates classes
- Table Tennis and Football table
- Kitchen and snacks
- Bonuses and incentives for employees who quit smoking, ride a bicycle to work, or adopt a child.
Learn more about our company: https://translated.com/work-at-translated-onboarding.
Diversity statement
At Translated, we proudly embrace and celebrate each individual's unique qualities to our team, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other differences. We recognize that these diverse perspectives empower us to overcome challenges, foster innovation, and drive excellence. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.