Backend Software Engineer, TypeScript / Node.js

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 185,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Flexible paid time off

Meaningful influence over architecture

Work with experienced founders

Build practical AI applications

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Backend Software Engineer with expertise in TypeScript and Node.js to build and scale backend systems powering AI agents for a fintech startup. You will own critical components, ensure performance, reliability, and observability, and shape architecture with a hands-on approach.

You will collaborate with a skilled team and founders to deliver robust data pipelines, API integrations, and scalable infrastructure, while influencing engineering practices and product direction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with production reliability, scalability, observability, data pipelines, API integration, and system design.
• Proficiency with AWS and PostgreSQL.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.
• Excellent problem-solving and ability to design large-scale systems.
• Strong communication to convey complex technical concepts.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field preferred.
• Experience in Tech Services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient TypeScript and Node.js code.
• Ensure production reliability, scalability, and observability.
• Develop data pipelines and integrate APIs.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement fixes.
• Collaborate with team and stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
• Provide technical leadership for large-scale programs.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them where relevant.

Skills

TypeScript

Node.js

AWS

PostgreSQL

Git

Data pipelines

API integration

System design

Observability

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

Backend Software Engineer, TypeScript / Node.js

$185000 - $225000 per year | New York, NY | On-site | Permanent

Build the backend infrastructure powering production AI agents at a growing fintech startup. Own architecture, reliability and scaling with meaningful equity, comprehensive health benefits and direct access to experienced founders.

A bit about us:

We’re supporting a growing technology company in its search for a Backend Software Engineer. The company builds software that helps businesses automate complex operational and financial processes.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to own backend systems, influence architecture and build products that customers use every day.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and equity participation
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Meaningful influence over architecture and technical decisions
• Work with experienced founders and an engineering-focused team
• Build practical AI applications and scalable production systems

Job Details

We are looking for an experienced Backend Software Engineer with a strong background in TypeScript and Node.js to join our dynamic Tech Services team. As a key player in our team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing critical components of our system, ensuring the highest levels of performance, reliability, and scalability. You will have the opportunity to work on complex, challenging problems, creating data pipelines, integrating APIs, and designing systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to bring their skills to a fast‑paced, innovative environment where they can make a significant impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable TypeScript and Node.js code.
• Ensure the highest level of production reliability, scalability, and observability.
• Develop data pipelines, integrate APIs, and design systems to support our tech services.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure our systems meet business needs and align with our technology strategy.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept to deployment and beyond.
• Provide technical leadership, driving and performing best engineering practices to initiate, plan, and execute large‑scale, cross‑functional, and company‑wide critical programs.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying this knowledge to our systems and processes where relevant.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Backend Software Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript and Node.js is essential.
• Demonstrable experience with production reliability, scalability, observability, data pipelines, API integration, and system design.
• Proficiency in working with AWS and PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with a knack for complex challenges.
• Proven ability to design, develop, and implement large‑scale systems.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in the Tech Services industry is a plus.

If you are a passionate Backend Software Engineer with a knack for problem‑solving and a desire to work at the cutting edge of technology, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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