Backend Developer - Nodejs/Postgres/Typescript

Every; California (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven startup is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer proficient in Node.js and TypeScript to build scalable backend services. You will manage the full lifecycle of backend systems and optimize performance in a collaborative environment. Join us to solve real problems for founders while enjoying competitive compensation and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation with equity

Great health benefits

Flexible hours

Generous PTO

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in backend production systems.
• Strong skills in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with AWS and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable backend services and design APIs.
• Manage AWS infrastructure and optimize performance.
• Shape engineering standards in a fast-moving team.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

System Observability

Reliability

Performance

Cloud Infrastructure

Relational Databases

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Docker

Postgres

Job description

At Every.io, we’re reimagining back-office operations for startups. Our platform simplifies finance, compliance, HR, and more—helping founders stay focused on building, not paperwork. We’re a Series A startup backed by top-tier investors, growing fast, and building a world-class team of makers.

What You’ll Do

• Build reliable, scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Design and operate APIs and data flows that power core features of our product
• Own the full lifecycle of backend systems — from architecture and code to deployment, monitoring, and observability
• Help evolve and maintain our AWS infrastructure using Terraform
• Optimize performance, reliability, and maintainability of our backend systems
• Help shape the culture and engineering standards of our growing team

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres (AWS RDS), Prisma
• Infra: AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch), Terraform, Docker
• Frontend: React, TypeScript, Next.js
• Tooling: Nx, GitHub

You’re a Great Fit If You:

• Have 10+ years of experience building and operating production backend systems
• Care deeply about system observability, reliability, and performance
• Are comfortable managing cloud infrastructure (AWS + Terraform experience strongly preferred)
• Have strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript in production
• Have hands-on experience with relational databases (especially Postgres / AWS RDS)
• Enjoy working on a tight-knit, fast-moving team where engineers wear multiple hats
• Communicate clearly and enjoy cross-functional collaboration
• If remote, please be between UTC/GMT -3 to -8 timezones

Bonus Points:

• Experience operating production systems at scale with strong observability practices
• Experience with Prisma and advanced Postgres performance tuning
• Comfortable working with infrastructure as code (Terraform)
• Based in or near San Luis Obispo, CA, though remote is welcome

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven startup solving real problems for founders
• Work alongside experienced builders in a low-ego, high-ownership environment
• Own systems end-to-end and help shape engineering culture as we scale
• Competitive comp + meaningful equity
• Great health benefits, flexible hours, generous PTO