Software Engineer- Backend (Node.js or C#, Azure) - Portfolio Brands

Job Description

Are you excited about building fast, scalable, and reliable backend systems for headless eCommerce platforms?

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineers with a passion for fashion and innovation to join our growing technology team. Working with globally recognized brands including COS, ARKET, Monki, Weekday, and & Other Stories, this is an opportunity to shape the digital landscape of some of the most influential names in modern fashion. 

At the forefront of fashion retail innovation, we are building digital solutions that enhance every aspect of the customer journey—whether online, in-store, or behind the scenes. In this role, you will collaborate with creative minds and technical experts to deliver seamless, scalable, and inspiring experiences across multiple fashion brands. You will contribute to the evolution of a fashion ecosystem that prioritizes growth, sustainability, and technological advancement, ensuring our brands remain not only relevant but ahead of the curve. 

What You’ll Do

We’re looking for a skilled Backend Engineer who has experience with Node.js or C#, and Azure to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll help design, build, and maintain the backend services that power our eCommerce applications. You’ll work closely with product managers, lead engineers, and front-end developers in a fast-moving agile environment. Your focus will be developing high-quality APIs and event-driven services that are built for performance and scale.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys backend development, is confident in writing clean and efficient code using Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript) or C# (.NET) and likes working on modern cloud-based systems.

In addition to the above, your role will involve:

• Work on API Design: Help design and build APIs that allow the frontend and backend to work smoothly together. These APIs will make sure data flows quickly and efficiently in our headless eCommerce setup.
• Use Databases (SQL/NoSQL): Help with designing and working with databases. You’ll make sure data is stored and accessed in a way that fits the needs of our platform.
• Work with Azure Cloud: Use your knowledge of Azure to make our backend systems more scalable, reliable, and fast. You’ll make sure everything runs smoothly and connects well with our eCommerce apps.
  
  
  

Who You’ll Work With

As an experienced Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the backend services. You will work in an agile team and collaborate with our product managers, lead engineer, and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality APIs and event-driven services.

Who You Are

We are looking for people with…

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience), and at least 6-10 years of experience as a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer. 
• Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a focus on Node.js or C#
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies
• Expertise in API design and development, with a strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL principles.
• Experience in integrating data from diverse sources into backend systems.
• Proficiency in database management (both SQL and NoSQL), with knowledge of data modelling and design principles.
• Experience in Azure Cloud services and their application in backend development.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in backend testing. 
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.  
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.  
• Familiarity in backend testing with a focus on ensuring the reliability and performance of backend systems. 
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and ability to work closely with frontend engineers.  
• Good to have knowledge about headless ecommerce architecture and best practices
• Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools, such as Jest, Mocha, Chai, or similar.
• Knowledge about Containerization Technologies (Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Should have knowledge on CI/ CD pipelines using GitHub actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks. 
• Conduct code reviews, identify areas of improvement, and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and consistency.
• Write clean, well-documented code and ensure proper version control using Git or other version control systems.  
  
  
  

Who We Are

H&M is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make.

We are made up of thousands of passionate and talented colleagues united by our shared culture and values. Together, we want to use our power, our scale, and our knowledge to push the fashion industry towards a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Help us re-imagine fashion and together we will re-shape our industry. Learn more about H&M Group here.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At H&M, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe.

We offer all our employees at H&M attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here.

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment types and countries.

JOIN US

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

• We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.
  
  
  

Additional Information

This is a full-time position, starting in June 2025.

Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, but no later than the 28th of May 2025. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through the SmartRecruiters or career page.