Backend Engineer (Node.js / APIs)

Raglic; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first team

Weekly software releases

Client-owned source code

Job summary

Raglic seeks a backend engineer to design and maintain APIs, data layer, and integrations powering admin panels, client portals, and automations. You will build scalable services in Node.js/TypeScript, aiming for accuracy and performance as client numbers grow.

You will own API design, data modeling, third-party integrations, and robust testing with logging and error handling. Remote-first team serves to US, UK, and India with weekly releases and client-owned code.

Qualifications

• Experience building production APIs with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Comfort with MongoDB or similar databases and denormalization decisions.
• Strong awareness of failure modes when using third-party APIs.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop APIs consumed by frontends, mobile apps, and automations
• Design data models that stay clean and performant as datasets grow
• Build integrations with third-party platforms such as CRMs, help desks, and messaging tools
• Write production-grade code with thorough error handling, logging, and test coverage
• Conduct code reviews and help keep the backend consistent as the team grows

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

API design

Tools

MongoDB

Job description

Role overview

This position involves designing and maintaining the APIs, data layer, and integrations that serve as the foundation for admin panels, client portals, and automations. The work demands backend systems that remain accurate and performant as client numbers and data volumes expand.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop APIs consumed by frontends, mobile apps, and automations
• Design data models that stay clean and maintain query performance as datasets grow
• Build integrations with third-party platforms such as CRMs, help desks, and messaging tools
• Write production-grade code with thorough error handling, logging, and test coverage
• Conduct code reviews and contribute to keeping the backend consistent as the team grows

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience building and shipping production APIs with Node.js and TypeScript
• Comfort working with MongoDB or similar databases, including judgment around when to denormalize
• Strong awareness of failure modes, particularly when third-party APIs are slow or unavailable
• Ability to work independently with clear written communication

Nice to have

• Experience with queues, webhooks, or event-driven architectures
• Background building integrations with CRMs, help desks, or messaging platforms

Benefits and work setup

• Remote-first team serving clients in the US, UK, and India
• Weekly software releases showcased directly to clients
• Clients own the source code and infrastructure that is built