Senior Backend Software Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Apiphani, a rapidly growing technology-enabled managed services company based in Boston with a remote-friendly work environment. The role involves building and scaling systems for the Luumen platform, a SaaS solution for monitoring and managing cloud-based application workloads.

Requirements

• Based in Boston, MA preferred
• US Citizen or permanent resident, as required by regulatory and customer requirements

Responsibilities

• Builds and scales systems from scratch, possessing strong full-stack development skills, particularly in TypeScript
• Handles complex technical challenges, communicates effectively about intricate product decisions, and collaborates closely with stakeholders and team members
• Takes full ownership of product domains from deployment to maintenance and monitoring
• Delivers software features on time, with strong organizational and documentation capabilities
• Engages with both the detailed and strategic aspects of technical projects to ensure successful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with distributed systems such as AWS Lambda, ECS Containers, and AWS CDK
• Some familiarity with Golang
• Background in enterprise IT, including expertise with Enterprise Linux, SAP, and other ERP applications
• Proficiency in developing command-line interfaces using libraries like Commander.js, Inquirer.js, and Chalk
• Experience compiling Node.js applications into standalone executables using tools such as pkg and nexe
• Familiarity with designing modular CLI architectures that integrate with RESTful APIs and enhance existing systems
• Knowledge of LLMs, AI Agents, or similar technologies
• Experience or insight into building APM-style agents
• Previous experience in an early-stage venture-backed startup
• Academic background in computer science or software engineering

Benefits

• Collaborate with a global team in the $200B MSP industry
• Competitive salary with a significant equity options package
• Comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO
• Opportunities for growth along management or technical tracks
• Medical/dental/vision - 100% paid for employees, 50% paid for dependents
• Life and disability - 100% paid for employees
• 401K - 3% match, no employee contribution necessary
• Education and tuition reimbursement - up to $50K annually
• Employee Stock Options Plan
• Accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity benefits offered through our providers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal assistance