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Senior Backend Node.js/TypeScript Engineer (Azure, GenAI Secure GPT Platform)
Contract role in Lisbon (2 days/week onsite) for a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer focused ~90% on backend development for a multi-cloud GenAI platform, primarily the Secure GPT service. You will design and build APIs and backend features (document understanding, translation, agentic capabilities, automation), own delivery end-to-end (design, implementation, documentation, testing, monitoring), and operate services on Azure (App Services, Cosmos DB, Application Insights) with strong DevOps/CI-CD and IaC fundamentals. Requires solid testing ownership (unit + E2E), prompt engineering capability, and good English communication in an international team.
Position summary
- Location
- Portugal
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Minimum 4 years and Maximum 10 years
Role overview
Why This Role Matters.
Contract role in Lisbon (2 days/week onsite) for a senior JavaScript/TypeScript engineer focused ~90% on backend development for a multi-cloud GenAI platform, primarily the Secure GPT service. You will design and build APIs and backend features (document understanding, translation, agentic capabilities, automation), own delivery end-to-end (design, implementation, documentation, testing, monitoring), and operate services on Azure (App Services, Cosmos DB, Application Insights) with strong DevOps/CI-CD and IaC fundamentals. Requires solid testing ownership (unit + E2E), prompt engineering capability, and good English communication in an international team.
Your Impact
Deliver Enterprise Value
Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration
Work Across Teams
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Growth
Learn Continuously
Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.
Career Path
Grow With Ubique
Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing.
Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.
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Front-end: Next.js / React
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End-to-end (E2E) tests
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Developers owning the full testing cycle
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Design, operations, and management of App Services
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Application Insights
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CI/CD pipelines
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Able to draft, test, and iteratively improve prompts to leverage AI effectively.
Technology stack
Tools & Technologies.
The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.
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JavaScript
Required
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TypeScript
Required
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Node.js
Required
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Next.js
Required
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React
Required
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Azure
Required
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Azure App Service
Required
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Cosmos DB
Required
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Application Insights
Required
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Azure Monitor
Required
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Azure DevOps
Required
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CI/CD
Required
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DevOps
Required
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IaC
Required
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Terraform
Required
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Bicep
Required
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OpenAI
Required
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Anthropic
Required
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Gemini
Required
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Azure AI
Required
Requirements
Skills & Experience.
We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.
Essential
Required Qualifications
Backend web development in cloud environments
JavaScript
TypeScript
Node.js
Next.js
React
API design and implementation
API operations (monitoring/observability)
Unit testing
End-to-end (E2E) testing
Azure App Service
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Application Insights
Azure monitoring
DevOps practices
Azure DevOps
CI/CD pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) fundamentals
Automation scripting for workflows/operations
Prompt engineering (draft/test/iterate prompts)
Preferred
Nice to Have
Terraform
Bicep
Observability/monitoring tools (beyond Azure-native)
Experience with AI APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, Azure AI)
RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
Agentic/agent-based frameworks
Background in regulated industries
Azure and/or API certifications
Knowledge of data security and compliance
Willingness to travel occasionally (France/Spain/Portugal)
What you'll gain
More Than Just A Job.
We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.
Continuous Learning
Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.
Career Growth
Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.
Flexible Working
Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.
People First
Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.
Enterprise Projects
Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.
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