Backend Architect for Scalable APIs

GigThink; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GigThink is seeking a strong Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain the server-side systems behind the platform. You’ll work on APIs, databases, data processing, integrations, authentication, and backend workflows that support the product.

You should be comfortable investigating technical problems, making backend decisions, and collaborating with frontend and product teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable services.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience with Node.js and backend development.
• Experience building production APIs using Express.js or a comparable backend framework.
• Solid database knowledge, including MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services for GigThink.
• Build well-structured RESTful APIs for frontend applications and internal product workflows.
• Design database schemas and data models that support current requirements while remaining maintainable as the product evolves.
• Work with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or other databases used by the actual product architecture.
• Build data processing workflows for opportunities, leads, users, clients, and other product entities.
• Develop integrations with third-party services and APIs where required by product functionality.
• Implement reliable validation, error handling, authentication, authorization, and access-control logic.

Skills

Node.js

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Performance optimization

Troubleshooting

Tools

Express.js

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Git

Docker

Job description

GigThink is seeking a strong Backend Developer to design, build, and maintain the server-side systems behind the platform. You’ll work on APIs, databases, data processing, integrations, authentication, and backend workflows that support the product.

You should be comfortable investigating technical problems, making backend decisions, and collaborating with frontend and product teams to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable services.