Backend Engineer (Python / Node / Cloud)

Hilde B Foundation is seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and scale its secure incident-logging platform and APIs. The role focuses on privacy-centered infrastructure, protecting sensitive survivor information, and collaborating with a distributed team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain secure backend APIs using Node.js or Python, with frameworks such as Express or FastAPI
• Build and maintain cloud storage and database infrastructure
• Implement encryption and data-protection measures for sensitive survivor information
• Support authentication, media uploads, and real-time synchronization
• Collaborate on privacy requirements and compliance considerations
• Maintain clear documentation and collaborative Git workflows
• Participate in weekly remote sprints and asynchronous code reviews

Requirements:

• Approximately 2–5 years of backend engineering experience
• Proficiency in Python or Node.js and experience with frameworks such as FastAPI or Express
• Experience with Firebase, Google Cloud Platform, or AWS
• Understanding of authentication, JWT, and REST API design
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with a distributed team
• A commitment to human-centered design and ethical technology
• Experience with encryption, media processing, or social-impact technology is a plus