The role
What we're looking for
The Software Team at Smartex is committed to building the systems that bring AI-powered fabric inspection to the factory floor. Our mission is to help manufacturers reduce waste, improve margins, and enable Digital Quality Control at scale: building a world where every meter of fabric is inspected automatically and intelligently.
We are looking for a Backend Engineer with experience with Node.js who possesses a passion for pushing Web technologies to the limits. This Backend Developer will work with our team of talented engineers to design and build web applications for industrial usage. Backend development works closely with Frontend, Product, DevOps, QA, and Embedded Software teams.
Responsibilities
- Write clean and efficient code for web applications.
- Monitor the performance of live apps and optimize them at the code level.
- Identify and resolve bottlenecks, rectify bugs, and enhance application performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
- Work with outside data sources and APIs.
- Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
- Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
Skills & Experience
- +4 years software development experience and Backend development skills.
- +4 years of experience with Javascript development.
- Proficiency using AI tooling, such as Claude Code or Cursor.
- Working experience with Node.js.
- Work experience with SQL database.
- Work experience implementing REST APIs.
- Work experience writing unit/integration tests.
- Fluency in English.
Nice to Have
- TypeScript experience.
- ORM experience.
- Scrum experience
- Experience in the Textile industry or other manufacturing / industrial solutions
Our Perks
Career Progression
Opportunities for growth and
advancement in your career
Employee Stock Options
Gain company shares and
benefit from its success
Diverse and Talented Team
Work with an inspiring,
multicultural, and talented team
Fast-Paced Environment
Thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment within a rapidly expanding company
Impact on the World
Contribute to making a significant impact and shaping the future of the industry
Hybrid Work
Work closely with our Portugal-based team
Competitive Compensation
Depending on experience and seniority
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