Senior TypeScript Backend Developer

Summary

Join SAM Labs, an award-winning EdTech startup, as a Senior Back-End Developer! This fully remote position offers the opportunity to architect and develop backend services using TypeScript and AWS. You will collaborate with a team to design scalable solutions, implement infrastructure best practices, and optimize databases. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in backend development, AWS services, and serverless architecture. You will play a crucial role in advancing our products and impacting the learning experience of hundreds of thousands of students globally.

Requirements

• 4+ years in backend development with a focus on TypeScript and/or JavaScript, ideally with extensive experience in AWS services
• Proficient in AWS services, including Lambda, DynamoDB, Cognito, SQS, and AppSync
• Proven experience in both SQL and NoSQL databases, with a strong grasp of data model optimization for MySQL and DynamoDB
• Advanced understanding of serverless infrastructure and deployment with the Serverless Framework
• Hands-on experience with Terraform and Terragrunt for managing infrastructure as code
• Proficient in building and maintaining RESTful (NestJS) and GraphQL APIs
• Knowledge of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices, with an ability to champion code quality
• Experience working in Agile environments, using tools like Git for version control
• Strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to tackling complex technical challenges
• Excellent collaboration skills, with a proven ability to communicate effectively within a fully-remote team
• Driven to keep learning and improving with time, willing to take on new challenges and hone existing skills with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop backend services in TypeScript, creating scalable, secure, and maintainable server-side code
• Collaborate closely with the Lead Developer and Director of Product to define technical requirements and architect efficient backend solutions
• Design and build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, TypeScript, NestJS, and AppSync, prioritizing scalability, real-time functionality, and offline capabilities
• Optimize data models and access patterns for both AWS DynamoDB (NoSQL) and MySQL (SQL), ensuring efficient storage and retrieval
• Implement and manage secure authentication/authorization systems using AWS Cognito
• Integrate and scale event-driven messaging systems with AWS SQS for reliable application performance
• Utilize the Serverless Framework to deploy and manage serverless applications on AWS, adhering to best practices
• Manage and automate infrastructure using Terraform and Terragrunt, ensuring efficient and repeatable deployments
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, enhancing system reliability and scalability
• Write, review, and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality, maintainability, and functionality
• Keep up with industry trends and emerging backend technologies to continually improve our stack

Benefits

Fully remote position