Senior Backend Engineer - LARA API (On-site)

About Translated

Translated is a leading provider of AI-powered language solutions. Founded in 1999 by a linguist and a computer scientist, we are on a mission to allow everyone to understand and be understood in their own language.

We envision a world where people from different cultures can communicate seamlessly, gaining unprecedented access to knowledge, cultural exchange, and opportunity.

To make this possible, we combine proprietary translation AI ( Lara Translate ) with advanced text, audio, and video translation technologies ( Matecat , Matesub , and Matedub ) and the world’s largest network of vetted, native-speaking language professionals.

We welcome complex technical challenges from our customers and engineer tailored solutions that often become part of our core products, whether integrated into our enterprise localization platform, the tools designed to support translators, or Lara Translate, our online AI translator for teams and individuals.

Everything we build reflects a simple principle: technology should amplify human potential, not replace it.

We believe in humans.

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer.

The Lara API team is at the heart of Translated’s platform engineering. We own and evolve the endpoints that power Lara , a SaaS product for AI-driven translation. Our work directly shapes the experience of developers and businesses worldwide who rely on Lara to move their content across languages at scale.

If you care about writing clean, reliable backend code that real people and real integrations depend on, this is your team.

You’ll work on meaningful problems: designing and shipping new API features, maintaining and evolving a microservices architecture on AWS, and integrating with AI and translation services to bring new capabilities to life. You’ll collaborate closely with other engineers, contribute to technical decisions, and have real ownership of what you build, even as someone earlier in their career.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend microservices powering the Lara API
• Own features end-to-end, from technical design through to production
• Work with our MySQL database and Redis layer
• Integrate with external services that handle translation and AI features
• Participate in code reviews, both giving and receiving thoughtful feedback
• Write tests and take code quality seriously (without being dogmatic about it)
• Collaborate with teammates across engineering and product
• Write clear technical documentation that others can actually use

Requirements

• +5 years of experience in backend software development
• Proficiency in Node.js with TypeScript
• Good knowledge of SQL and relational databases (MySQL)
• Solid understanding of REST API design and server-side web application architecture
• Comfortable working with Docker and containerized environments
• Proficiency in Git and GitHub-based workflows
• Enjoys owning problems end-to-end and will go out of their way to acquire whatever knowledge it takes to get the job done
• Excellent communication skills, able to discuss technical topics clearly with both technical and non-technical people

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS services, especially ECS, S3, SQS, or Lambda
• Familiarity with Redis or similar in-memory data stores
• Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of Test Driven Development principles
• Experience with the Fastify and Express web framework
• Familiarity with rate limiting, quota management, or billing systems in a SaaS context
• Linux shell scripting and Unix system administration

Headquarters

Translated is hosted at Pi Campus, a working environment immersed in nature where 5 luxury villas in Rome (Italy) have been converted into functional offices to foster talent growth. Pi Campus is also a venture firm created by Translated to reinvest part of its profits into promising AI startups.

Our Offer

Based on a standard level of experience, the offered salary typically ranges between €35.000,00 and €55.000,00. The actual package depends on factors such as location, scope of responsibilities, and performance. Compensation generally grows quickly as experience leads to greater contributions. Exceptionally strong candidates may be offered salaries above this range to acknowledge their higher potential impact.

Benefits and Perks

At Translated, we see our people as athletes, and Pi Campus as the place where they can reach their full potential. This vibrant environment fosters talent aggregation and continuous growth of mind, body, and spirit.

We nurture and support the team’s personal and professional development every day through growth-oriented initiatives like personalized learning paths and networking events with industry leaders, health-oriented initiatives like massages, sauna, and workouts in our gym and swimming pool, as well as relaxation rooms, open meeting rooms, a cafeteria, and fully equipped kitchens in every villa. In case of need, every team member has access to psychological, legal, and financial support.

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Diversity Statement

At Translated, we proudly embrace and celebrate each individual’s unique qualities to our team, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other differences. We recognize that these diverse perspectives empower us to overcome challenges, foster innovation, and drive excellence. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we are committed to cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and supported to achieve their full potential.