Senior Backend / Middleware Engineer (TypeScript, GraphQL, IoT)
3 weeks ago• Budapest, Hungary
At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend / Middleware Engineer to work on Middleware API development focused on TypeScript, Node.js, and GraphQL, supporting IoT‑style communication with connected devices, including state‑of‑the‑art audio and networking products.
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This role is focused on designing and building platform‑independent middleware services, exposing device capabilities through GraphQL and REST APIs, and collaborating closely with cross‑functional engineering and product teams.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement platform‑independent device communication middleware for connected audio and networking products
- Develop backend services using Node.js and TypeScript in an agile, cross‑functional team environment
- Implement device communication business logic in Node.js and C++
- Expose middleware functionality through GraphQL and REST APIs
- Model, standardize, and abstract device interaction capabilities to provide device‑agnostic interfaces
- Optimize middleware performance and implement appropriate security measures
- Break down requirements and estimates to deliver features from concept to production
- Collaborate with marketing, testing, and systems engineering teams to define use cases and requirements
- Communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
- As needed, extend or maintain web‑based UI components using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS
Technical Requirement
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong experience as a Node.js backend developer with a focus on TypeScript
- Hands‑on experience designing and documenting asynchronous Web APIs
- Experience authoring and consuming GraphQL and/or REST APIs
Solid understanding of:
- Asynchronous programming
- Distributed systems
- OS fundamentals and multi‑threading
- Software design principles (SOLID, separation of concerns, cohesion vs coupling)
Experience with:
- CI/CD pipelines
- Unit and Integration Testing
- Git or similar version control systems
- Comfortable working in a remote‑first or hybrid environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with distributed systems
- Domain experience with audio products or wireless/radio devices
- C++ development experience (OO or functional)
- Embedded or device‑level software development
- Experience with single‑page applications (Angular, React, Vue.js)
- Experience with serverless cloud environments (AWS preferred)
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Client-provided location(s): Budapest, Hungary
Job ID: Jabil-J2446966
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-17T19:53:21
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- On-Site Gym
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion