Remote Backend Engineer at Northflank - UTC Europe — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
UTC ± 2 Hours: A Sweet Spot for European and African Nomads
This role's timezone requirement of UTC ± 2 hours is one of the most nomad-friendly constraints you'll encounter. It comfortably covers all of Europe, much of Africa, and even parts of the Middle East — meaning you have a large range of popular nomad bases to choose from without compromising your work schedule.
- Lisbon, Portugal (UTC+1): Well within range. Monthly cost of living for a nomad runs ~£1,800–£2,500. Even at the lower end of the £45k salary, you'd live comfortably. Portugal's D8 Digital Nomad Visa is an excellent fit.
- Tbilisi, Georgia (UTC+4): Slightly outside the ± 2 range but often workable. Extremely low cost of living (~£1,000–£1,500/month). Georgia offers a "Remotely from Georgia" program with easy entry.
- Tallinn, Estonia (UTC+2): Perfectly within range. Estonia pioneered the Digital Nomad Visa (e-Residency also an option). Cost of living ~£1,800–£2,200/month.
The role is fully remote with no office requirement mentioned. No travel-specific perks (coworking allowance, equipment stipend) are listed explicitly, so confirm these during negotiation. The equity component adds long-term upside typical of venture-backed startups — worth factoring into total compensation when comparing destinations.
Northflank is a cutting-edge cloud platform enabling developers to build and ship highly scalable, full-stack applications faster than ever before. We are a venture-backed company, and our platform is used by tens of thousands of developers worldwide in production.
We are currently looking for a backend software engineer to join our team of passionate, dedicated professionals. As a backend software engineer at Northflank, you will play a crucial role in building core technology and contributing to the platform's stability, performance, and product roadmap.
This position is remote.
Timezone: Working hours aligned with UTC ± 2 hours
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs
- Optimize database performance and data structures
- Develop and maintain microservices architecture
- Ensure high availability and fault tolerance of our systems
- Collaborate with front-end developers and DevOps teams
- Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in backend development
- Proficiency in languages such as Go, Python, or Node.js
- Strong knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL)
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with distributed systems and message queues
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools
- Contributions to open-source projects
Compensation
The compensation for this role will depend on a number of factors including but not limited to: skill set, experience, training, and location. The salary range is between £45k–£100k.
Diversity Statement
At Northflank, we are committed to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported, regardless of their background or identity. We are dedicated to providing equal treatment and opportunity throughout hiring, selection, and employment regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected category. Northflank is an equal opportunity employer.
We offer a competitive salary, equity, and benefits package, and the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup at the forefront of the cloud-native revolution.
If you are passionate about infrastructure software and want to join a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!
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