Senior Backend Engineer: Scalable Commerce Infra

maegnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to join an infrastructure team focused on developer-first commerce systems. This role requires 8+ years of experience, strong proficiency in Node.js and Postgres, and expertise in complex products. You'll design backend systems, collaborate with product teams, and influence architectural decisions. Ideal candidates thrive in high-ownership environments and have a passion for solving technical challenges. This position is based in New York with a strong emphasis on ownership and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with strong proficiency in Node.js or Postgres.
• Experience working with complex products, such as orchestration tooling or payments infrastructure.
• Strong individual contributor background; recent roles should be hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems using Node.js and Postgres.
• Architect and evolve complex distributed systems that support large-scale workflows.
• Collaborate closely with product and developer experience teams.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

Node.js proficiency

Postgres proficiency

Complex problem solving

Strong communication skills

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to join an infrastructure team focused on developer-first commerce systems. This role requires 8+ years of experience, strong proficiency in Node.js and Postgres, and expertise in complex products. You'll design backend systems, collaborate with product teams, and influence architectural decisions. Ideal candidates thrive in high-ownership environments and have a passion for solving technical challenges. This position is based in New York with a strong emphasis on ownership and collaboration.