Backend Developer for Apps

The ALDI Tech Hub is part of the ALDI Nord Group of Companies – one of the leading international retail enterprises with 5,600 stores and 90, 000 employees in 9 countries. With a tradition stretching back over 100 years, ALDI stands for the invention of discount retailing. Our mission is to provide people everywhere and at all times with what they need for their daily lives: high-quality products at the lowest possible price – simply and swiftly. This also includes making shopping as easy as possible. We ensure this not only in our stores, but just as much behind the scenes: In addition to powerful IT infrastructures for our stores, warehouses and offices, we are working on innovative technologies that will make shopping even easier in the future. The ALDI Tech Hub is an important part of fulfilling this mission.

• Develop and Maintain Backend Logic: Design and implement scalable and robust backend services. Develop and maintain APIs and services that will be consumed by front-end and mobile app developers.
• Database Management: Handle the database needs of the applications, including designing, maintaining, and optimizing databases for high performance and security.
• Integration of User-Facing Elements: Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Security and Data Protection: Implement security measures to safeguard user data and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identify, troubleshoot, and debug issues in the production environment.
• Code Quality: Ensure the quality of the code through writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code.
• Implement automated testing and participate in code reviews.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building and operating backend services with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience developing software in a large-scale corporate or enterprise environment.
• A track record of successfully delivering and maintaining production systems used by a significant user base.
• Familiarity with modern cloud and platform technologies, including databases, serverless solutions, and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure (or similar) and cloud-native design principles.
• Proficiency with Git-based development workflows and platforms such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, or GitLab.
• A growth mindset, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for building reliable, scalable services.

What we offer

• Ticket for free public transportation in Krakow
• Subsidised lunch meals delivered to the office
• Health benefits such as health care fully paid by ALDI, reimbursement for corrective glasses or a sports card for several fitness activities
• Competitive salary according to your competencies and additional vacation bonus
• Flexible working time within a hybrid working model
• Inspiring and open-minded working atmosphere with “come as you are” culture
• Modern and well equipped office near the old town of Kraków
• Secure job in an international working environment with long-term prospects