Backend Developer / Tech Lead (Node.js)

Hiretruss; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Growth

Work with Modern Tech

Remote-Friendly Flexibility

International Experience

Pathway to U.S. Market Opportunities

Stable, Growing Industry

Job summary

A B2B SaaS company is looking for a Backend Developer / Tech Lead to lead the backend architecture of a platform servicing financial institutions. Key responsibilities include designing RESTful APIs, managing PostgreSQL databases, and maintaining AWS infrastructure. Applicants should have 4+ years of backend development experience, strong skills in Node.js, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and security best practices. This role offers remote-friendly flexibility and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a backend developer.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js for building server-side applications.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL including database design, optimization.
• Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, RDS, etc.).
• Proven ability to design and build RESTful APIs.
• Experience building scalable, high-availability applications.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the backend architecture of the core platform.
• Design and build scalable, secure RESTful APIs for integration.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases for growing data.
• Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure for performance and security.
• Lead the technical direction and decision-making.

Skills

Node.js

PostgreSQL

AWS infrastructure

RESTful APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Security best practices

Microservices architecture

Tools

Docker

Bitbucket Pipelines

Job description

Backend Developer / Tech Lead (Node.js) for Hire

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ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Our client is a B2B SaaS company transforming how financial institutions handle real estate tax servicing. Their platform automates escrow tax search, delinquency tracking, payment processing, and portfolio management for regional banks, credit unions, and lenders. They replace time-consuming manual workflows with a streamlined, compliance-ready solution used by loan operations teams, compliance officers, and IT vendor managers nationwide.

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

Own and evolve the backend architecture of the core platform that powers escrow tax search, delinquency tracking, payment processing, and portfolio management

Design and build scalable, secure RESTful APIs that serve the front-end and integrate with external banking systems

Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases to handle growing loan portfolio data

Architect and maintain AWS infrastructure to ensure reliability, performance, and security

Lead the technical direction of the project, making key decisions on code-level architecture and system design

Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Implement security best practices including encryption, decryption, and data protection across the platform

Collaborate with the front-end developer and product owner as a team lead, guiding technical execution from planning through delivery

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

4+ years of experience as a backend developer

Strong proficiency in Node.js for building server-side applications

Solid experience with PostgreSQL including database design, optimization, and management

Hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure (EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, IAM, etc.)

Proven ability to design and build RESTful APIs

Experience building scalable, high-availability applications

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, ECS, or similar)

Experience with microservices architecture

Strong understanding of security best practices including encryption, decryption, authentication, and data protection

Experience setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

Deep understanding of code-level architecture and system design patterns

Demonstrated ability to lead a technical team, working alongside front-end developers and product owners

Ability to take ownership of the technical roadmap and make architectural decisions independently

ARE THERE ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS?

Experience with Bitbucket Pipelines

Familiarity with CDN configuration and SPA deployment strategies

Exposure to fintech, lending, or financial services platforms

Understanding of regulatory compliance requirements in financial software

Featured benefits:

• Career Growth
• Work with Modern Tech
• Remote-Friendly Flexibility
• International Experience
• Pathway to U.S. Market Opportunities
• Stable, Growing Industry