Tech Lead - Node.js - US SaaS startup | Remote

Atomic HR; Córdoba; A distancia; COP 217.980.000 - 311.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity in a high-growth startup

Comprehensive benefits package

Remote-first culture

Competitive salary + PTO + Stock

Descripción de la vacante

Atomic HR is hiring a senior software engineer to own the design and scaling of our backend systems, data pipelines, and security posture. You will lead end-to-end development for critical platform features, aligning with product and data teams to shape our future.

Bring 8+ years of experience, strong system architecture skills, and a solid backend foundation in Node.js/Javascript with AWS or similar cloud technologies. Hands-on and strategic in equal measure.

Formación

• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects end-to-end.
• Expertise in designing scalable, reliable software solutions.
• Strong backend foundation with Node.js/Javascript and cloud (AWS).
• Experience implementing secure systems handling sensitive data.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of designing, implementing, and scaling the platform's core backend systems and data pipelines.
• Lead end-to-end development for critical platform features with emphasis on quality, performance and scalability.
• Define architecture and standards for identity management, security, and third-party API integrations.
• Advocate reliability engineering, DevOps and infrastructure-as-code across the team.
• Collaborate with product, design and data to shape the platform's future.
• Partner with a small team of engineers on full-stack development impacting backend and frontend.

Conocimientos

System architecture

Backend development

Leadership

Strategic planning

Herramientas

Node.js

JavaScript

AWS

Security practices

Descripción del empleo

Company Overview

The client is a venture-backed startup simplifying access to essential benefits for frontline workers. Their AI-powered platform helps employees easily find and apply for benefits like childcare, elder care, and nutrition programs.

With backing from major enterprise retail investors and $2.5M secured in funding, they're expanding their reach to serve leading retailers, healthcare providers, and Fortune 500 companies. Our diverse, remote-first team is spread across the globe, united in our mission to empower employees and create healthier workplaces.

They're currently on the brink of Series A funding, which means you'll have the opportunity to join them at an exciting stage of growth.

Your Role

Take ownership of designing, implementing, and scaling the platform's core backend systems and data pipelines.

Lead end-to-end development for critical platform features, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability.

Define the architecture and standards for identity management, security solutions, and third-party API integrations.

Champion best practices in reliability engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code across the engineering team.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data, to shape the future of the platform.

Collaborate with a small team of experienced engineers on full-stack development, impacting both backend systems and frontend technologies

This role involves both hands-on technical work and high-level problem-solving.

You Bring

8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of leading complex projects end-to-end.

Expertise in system architecture, designing scalable and reliable software solutions.

Strong backend foundation (Node.js, Javascript, etc.), with proficiency in modern cloud technologies (AWS or similar).

Experience implementing secure systems, including best practices for handling sensitive data and integrating identity verification.

Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Experience building and shipping scalable software

Bonus points

• Experience automating complex processes (e.g., eligibility checks, fraud detection)
• Experience building systems handling large volumes of sensitive data (privacy/security focus)
• Experience integrating identity verification features (facial recognition, document verification)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary $70k-100k USD per year + Stocks + PTO depending on level and experience
• Equity in a high-growth startup
• Comprehensive benefits package (tailored to your location)
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on people's lives
• A collaborative, remote-first culture

Interview Process

Screening

45-minute chat with our Head of Product

Culture-fit interviews with 2-3 team members across different functions

1-hour technical assessment (collaborative problem-solving)

Final interview with founders and offer presentation