Back-end Developer

Talantir; United States; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-friendly culture

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

CoVet is seeking a talented Back-end Developer to design, build, and scale our veterinary AI copilot platform. You will work on Google Cloud Platform and Firebase, implement Node.js-based server-side logic, optimize Firestore data models, and create robust APIs and integrations.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features end-to-end, own deployments, and continuously improve system performance, security, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience with Node.js.
• Experience with serverless architectures (Cloud Functions, AWS Lambda, etc.).
• Strong Google Cloud Platform experience, especially Firebase and Firestore.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication, and integration workflows.
• Experience in database design, indexing strategies, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Active use of AI tools to design and implement end-to-end features and improve system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure on GCP and Firebase.
• Build server-side logic using Node.js and Cloud Functions.
• Model, manage, and optimize Firestore databases for performance and scalability.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and third-party integrations.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, product, and design to deliver features end-to-end.
• Define scalable technical solutions with product partners.
• Coordinate deployments and ensure smooth backend/frontend delivery.
• Monitor, debug, and improve system reliability and error handling.
• Contribute to engineering practices, tooling, and development velocity.

Skills

Node.js

Serverless

GCP

Firestore

REST APIs

Database design

Git

English

AI tools

Tools

Cloud Functions

Firebase

CI/CD

Job description

About CoVet

CoVet is an AI copilot application built to assist veterinary professionals by saving them time and allowing them to focus more on animal care or even get home on time. We are a small, passionate, and agile team with a strong mission to improve the veterinary industry through innovative technology.

About the role

We are seeking a talented Back-end Developer to join CoVet and play a pivotal role in building and scaling our platform. You'll design, develop, and maintain backend systems on Google Cloud and Firebase, implement server-side logic using Node.js, optimize Firestore data models, and build reliable APIs and integrations. You'll also be expected to leverage AI as part of your daily engineering workflow to accelerate development, improve system design, and enhance overall code quality, while ensuring our infrastructure remains secure, efficient, and scalable. We value developers who take ownership end-to-end, from problem definition to production monitoring, and who are comfortable shipping fast, iterating, and improving continuously.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase
• Build robust server-side logic using Node.js and Cloud Functions (serverless architecture)
• Model, manage, and optimize Firestore databases for performance and scalability
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA, product, and design teams to deliver high-quality features end-to-end
• Partner with product to define technical solutions that are scalable, pragmatic, and aligned with business goals
• Own and coordinate deployments, ensuring smooth delivery across backend and frontend dependencies
• Monitor, debug, and improve system performance, reliability, and error handling
• Contribute to improving engineering practices, tooling, and overall development velocity

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend development (Node.js preferred)
• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., Cloud Functions, AWS Lambda, etc.)
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially Firebase and Firestore
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication patterns, and integration workflows
• Experience with database design, indexing strategies, and performance optimization
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Actively leverages AI tools to design and implement end-to-end features, going beyond isolated tasks to accelerate development and delivery
• Applies strong judgment in using AI to propose solutions, generate documentation, and improve system design and maintainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous full-stack experience is a strong plus (not required)
• Experience working with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React)
• Experience building or scaling production systems in a startup environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows for serverless applications
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud-based environments
• Experience working with external integrations and APIs at scale

Why Join Us?

• Work in a fast-paced startup environment where your work has a direct impact.
• Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a growing product.
• Flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities.
• Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing company and make a real impact in the veterinary industry through AI-driven innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Accommodations are available for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.