Junior Backend Engineer (Taipei)

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.