Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js, AWS, Microservices)

Jobtailor; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in San Francisco seeks an experienced backend engineer to design and optimize scalable services using Node.js. You will collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust APIs and drive performance improvements across systems.

We value strong problem-solving, independence, and teamwork. You will participate in code reviews, mentor peers, and help shape architecture in a fast-growing startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js and React.
• Familiarity with AWS and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements.
• Ensure the performance and scalability of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.

Skills

Node.js

React

Software Engineering

Backend Development

Microservices

Tools

AWS

Job description

Jobtailor in San Francisco seeks an experienced backend engineer to design and optimize scalable services using Node.js. You will collaborate with frontend teams to deliver robust APIs and drive performance improvements across systems.

We value strong problem-solving, independence, and teamwork. You will participate in code reviews, mentor peers, and help shape architecture in a fast-growing startup environment.