Senior Backend Developer

TEEMA; Delta; Remote; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Backend Developer specializing in TypeScript to enhance their core product features. This role involves developing a performant backend architecture, engaging in code reviews, and ensuring system reliability through rigorous testing. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise-level backend development, particularly with API applications, and a strong command of AWS services. Join a dynamic team that values collaboration and best engineering practices, while contributing to exciting projects in a cloud environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced startup atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend development experience focusing on API applications.
• Expertise in TypeScript coding and experience with AWS.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain platform components for core product features.
• Build a secure and extensible backend architecture.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

API Development

AWS Lambda

SQL

CI/CD Pipelines

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Job Title: Backend Developer – TypeScript
Job ID: 76960
Location: Remote. You must be based out of the Vancouver area. The team meets 1-2 times a month in Vancouver, BC.

What you will be doing:

• Develop and maintain platform components that enable core product features.
• Build a performant, secure, and extensible backend architecture.
• Uphold best practices in engineering, security, and system design.
• Engage in code reviews to ensure high-quality engineering standards.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability.

What you must have:

• 7+ years of experience in enterprise-level backend development with a focus on API applications.
• Expertise in TypeScript coding. Someone who codes with TypeScript every day.
• 5+ years experience in TypeScript, Node.js, and AWS Lambda.
• Experience building scalable applications in a cloud environment (AWS).
• Deep understanding of relational databases and SQL proficiency.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Terraform.
• Familiarity with React and CSS.
• Experience integrating third-party SaaS APIs.

Salary/Rate Range: $140,000 – $170,000