nitra

Junior Backend Engineer (Taipei)

🇹🇼 Taipei, Taiwan Vor Ort Veröffentlicht Mai 6, 2026
Standort Taipei, Taiwan
Arbeitsort Vor Ort
Sprache English
Veröffentlicht 6. Mai 2026
Zuletzt geprüft 30. Mai 2026
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Junior Backend Engineer (Taipei) at nitra: Taipei, Taiwan; Vor Ort. JobGrid adds normalized role facts, source context, and a path to the employer application page so candidates can compare the listing before applying.

  • Location and workplace: Taipei, Taiwan, Vor Ort
  • Source freshness: checked by JobGrid on 2026-05-30.
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Your responsibilities will include:

  • Building and maintaining backend services and APIs that support Nitra's fintech and healthcare software products

  • Writing clean, well-structured JavaScript (and other relevant languages) to deliver reliable, scalable features

  • Collaborating closely with senior engineers to understand system architecture and relational database design

  • Participating in code reviews, contributing to best practices, and continuously improving code quality

  • Supporting cross-functional teams by understanding product requirements and translating them into technical solutions

  • Working across time zones, including availability for nightly calls when collaborating with global teammates

  • Owning assigned tasks end-to-end — flagging blockers, communicating progress, and delivering on commitments

You have:

  • 0–3 years of software engineering experience

  • A degree from a top engineering university 

  • Intermediate English proficiency and fluency in Mandarin

  • Proficiency in JavaScript; familiarity with additional programming languages is a plus

  • A foundational understanding of relational databases and system design principles

  • Strong communication skills — you can clearly articulate technical ideas and collaborate with teammates

  • A genuine interest in joining an early-stage startup and the drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

  • Willingness to work on-site five days per week in Taipei and to accommodate nightly calls across time zones

  • A growth mindset — you see challenges as opportunities, actively seek feedback, and are always looking to level up

  • A sense of ownership and accountability — when faced with a messy codebase or a tight deadline, you lean in and find a path forward

  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

We offer:

  • Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner. When the company wins, you win.

  • Competitive Salary - You’re the best of the best, and your salary will reflect your experience and reward your contributions to Nitra.