Back-End (JS) / API Integration Developer

Echo; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in mobile travel technology is seeking a developer to integrate various Property Management Systems into their app. With a focus on reliability and performance, you'll work within a dynamic team to enhance user experiences in the travel and hospitality sector. The role requires strong technical expertise and offers a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with external APIs and app development.
• 5+ years with JavaScript/TypeScript focused on Node.js.
• Domain knowledge in travel & hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrations with various Property Management Systems.
• Develop a scalable integration framework using microservices architecture.
• Document technical processes and participate in team meetings.

Skills

REST APIs

JSON

GraphQL

Node.js

Firebase

Supabase

Job description

Company and Project Description

A New Zealand startup that has successfully completed several investment rounds over the past few years is developing a mobile travel app (Android / iOS). The app acts as a smart travel companion, seamlessly integrating itinerary management, personalised recommendations from local travel experts, and direct communication with tourism operators.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain integrations with various Property Management Systems (PMS) such as Hostaway, Guesty, MEWS, and others.

• Develop a robust and scalable integration framework using a microservices architecture to ensure reliability and security.

• Write tests and set up logging and monitoring systems.

• Document technical processes and data in Notion.

• Actively participate in team meetings, provide progress updates, and discuss future dev plans.

Requirements

• Strong experience working with external APIs (REST, JSON, GraphQL, etc.) in app development.

• Domain knowledge and experience in the travel & hospitality industry.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with JavaScript / TypeScript, with a focus on Node.js.

• Experience with Firebase / Supabase and modern cloud platforms.

English Level

• Advanced (C1)

Work Schedule & Timezone

• Flexible (8 hours/day), with a required overlap of at least 2 hours with New Zealand business hours.