Backend Engineer

Summary

Join TROOP, a remote-first, international company, as a Backend Engineer and play a pivotal role in building and maintaining the core infrastructure of our award-winning meeting planning platform. You will develop and maintain server-side logic, design and manage databases, build and maintain APIs, and implement security measures. This role requires 5+ years of professional development experience in a fast-paced startup environment and proven expertise in Node.js, GraphQL, TypeScript, and other technologies. As a TROOPER, you'll be part of a supportive and diverse team, backed by top investors, and enjoy benefits such as paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, mental health support, and unique company adventures.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of professional development experience in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
• Proven experience in primarily backend programming: Node.js, GraphQL, TypeScript, Express, GCP, and PostgreSQL
• Passion for building robust and scalable solutions
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• A proven passion for all things software
• Strong ability to work independently while still being collaborative and inclusive
• Proven ability in taking a feature, task, or product all the way from conception to completion and release
• Ability to build re-usable solutions

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the server-side logic of applications, handling data processing, authentication, and business logic
• Design, create, and manage databases, including schema design, data modeling, and optimization for efficient data storage and retrieval
• Build and maintain APIs for communication between the front-end and backend, ensuring data exchange and functionality
• Profile and optimize code and database queries to enhance application speed, scalability, and resource efficiency
• Implement security measures such as authentication, authorization, and data encryption to protect sensitive information and prevent unauthorized access

Preferred Qualifications

BSc Computer Science or equivalent

Benefits

• Paid Time Off : We provide 23 days per year, allowing you ample opportunity to relax, recharge, and have some well-deserved fun
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Access to TalkLife : We offer access to “Talk Life” as a 100% free, anonymous platform where employees connect with others at any time for peer-to-peer support, offering and receiving advice, empathy, and encouragement regarding any situation on their mind. It is a complement to professional help and is available 24/7
• Mental Health Budget : Yearly budget assistance for mental health support for all our employees
• Unforgettable Adventures : At TROOP, we cherish the bonds we create and the time we spend together. Each year, we embark on an incredible offsite to a surprise location, courtesy of TROOP. You'll have the opportunity to explore new cultures, create lasting memories, and bond with your colleagues in a unique and exciting way