AI-Powered Backend Engineer (TypeScript/.NET)

Rocket; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket is a Detroit-based company offering fast, trusted digital solutions across industries. We seek a Software Engineer I to design backend services and APIs using .NET and TypeScript, building AI-driven agents for phone and chat interactions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, write clean code, and contribute to scalable architectures in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in .NET and TypeScript, and strong knowledge of GraphQL.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional software development experience post-graduation.
• Proficiency in .NET and TypeScript or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of backend development principles and GraphQL.
• Ability to write clean, well-documented code and collaborate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs using .NET and TypeScript to support AI-driven agent platforms
• Build and optimize TypeScript-based agents that power phone and chat communication experiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI agent solutions with existing systems and infrastructure
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and participate in code reviews to ensure quality standards
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in production environments, ensuring reliability and performance
• Contribute to the architecture and design of scalable backend systems that support high-volume communication workflows
• Participate in continuous learning and professional development to stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends

Skills

.NET

TypeScript/Node.js

GraphQL

Backend design

Code quality

Team collaboration

Tools

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Rocket is a Detroit-based company offering fast, trusted digital solutions across industries. We seek a Software Engineer I to design backend services and APIs using .NET and TypeScript, building AI-driven agents for phone and chat interactions.

You will work with cross-functional teams, write clean code, and contribute to scalable architectures in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience, proficiency in .NET and TypeScript, and strong knowledge of GraphQL.