Backend Engineer
Job title: Backend Engineer
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js / Typescript to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems. This role is responsible for delivering high-quality features end-to-end, collaborating closely with product and project managers, and continuously improving the codebase through thoughtful refactoring.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deliver backend features using Node.js / Typescript, ensuring high performance and scalability
Collaborate with product and project managers to clarify requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Own tasks end-to-end, from implementation through testing, deployment, and monitoring
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs and production issues in a timely manner
Continuously refactor and improve existing code to enhance maintainability, performance, and reliability
Review pull requests, provide constructive feedback, and uphold code quality and engineering standards
Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following best practices
Participate in system design and architecture discussions, contributing to long-term technical decisions
Monitor system performance and proactively address bottlenecks or reliability issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, QA, DevOps) to ensure smooth delivery of features
Mentor other engineers and contribute to improving team processes and development workflows
Tech Stack
Back-end heavy: Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL, REST + GraphQL
Front-end: Vue.js (nice to have)
Deployment: AWS, Docker/Kubernetes (nice to have)
Skills & Qualifications
6+ years of professional experience (primarily in Node.js and Vue.js)
Able to work US timezone or 4+ hours overlap with mainland US
Able to take ownership and initiative on features / problems
Benefits
Fully remote position
$80k – $180k (based on location, experience and seniority)
There is a significant quarterly bonus tied to meeting sprint goals
Paid holidays
Personal Time-off of 15 days at start
Engineering team retreat
US Employees - Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) - 401k Plan
