Remote Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs & Infra

Zoom; Trenton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Room is seeking a software engineer to own backend systems, build APIs, and ensure scalable, reliable infrastructure. You will work across AWS, Postgres, and Node.js, contributing to data models and features that power AI-driven capabilities.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, emphasize practical tradeoffs, and build robust backend services with observable performance. This role supports hybrid/remote work within a modern, growth-oriented team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of software engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Comfort with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js.
• Proficiency with TypeGraphQL, Apollo/Express, and React.

Responsibilities

• Develop infrastructure, data models, and features to build APIs.
• Write well-designed, testable code for scalable, reliable systems.
• Develop testing procedures and documentation.
• Ensure core capabilities meet customer and team needs.
• Analyze problems and design simple, elegant solutions with observability and SLA considerations.

Skills

AWS

PostgreSQL

Node.js

TypeGraphQL

Apollo/Express

React

Backend

API design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ClickHouse

RDS

PostgreSQL

Job description

Common Room is seeking a software engineer to own backend systems, build APIs, and ensure scalable, reliable infrastructure. You will work across AWS, Postgres, and Node.js, contributing to data models and features that power AI-driven capabilities.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, emphasize practical tradeoffs, and build robust backend services with observable performance. This role supports hybrid/remote work within a modern, growth-oriented team.