Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join our well-capitalized startup as a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and implement scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams and leveraging latest technologies.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend development experience in a professional setting
• Experience shipping production apps using TypeScript and Node.js
• Experience with distributed systems and task scheduling systems
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL, with experience in query optimization and handling complex database interactions
• Familiarity with Inversify for dependency injection, session management, and IoC containers
• Experience with Kubernetes and horizontally scaling applications to ensure high availability
• Familiarity with creating and maintaining APIs, handling authentication, and securing data flows
• Familiar with DevOps and monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog) to ensure system performance and reliability

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain backend services with an emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, product, design) to develop and launch new features
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, maintaining high testing coverage
• Partner with DevOps to optimize infrastructure, manage costs, and improve system monitoring and alerting (e.g., Datadog experience)
• Design and implement APIs and integrations to ensure secure and robust data flows across the system

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Remix for backend API development
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus
• Knowledge of the web3 ecosystem or a strong interest in learning about blockchain technology

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity options
• Flexibility to work remotely or join us in our Palo Alto office
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and forward-thinking team
• Health, dental, and vision coverage (U.S.-based employees)
• Professional development support, including conferences and learning resources