Platform Backend Engineer - TS/Node | APIs & Cloud

Speechify; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Speechify in Denver, CO is seeking a backend Platform engineer to build and maintain all backend services, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs. Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product

Qualifications

• Experience designing scalable backend APIs
• Experience with GCP and other cloud providers
• Proven backend development with TS/Node
• Containerized deployments using Docker

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services including payments, analytics, subscriptions, and text-to-speech
• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS and internal APIs
• Oversee backend API landscape for performance and maintainability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align architecture with product strategy

Skills

Strategic thinker

Fast-paced adaptability

Excellent communication

Delivery focus

Tools

TS/Node (TypeScript/Node.js)

Docker

Kubernetes

GCP

AWS

Azure

Job description

Speechify in Denver, CO is seeking a backend Platform engineer to build and maintain all backend services, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs. Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs including public TTS API, internal APIs like Payment, Subscription, Auth and Consumption Tracking, ensuring they meet business and scalability requirements.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to align backend architecture with overall product