Senior Node.js Backend Engineer — Remote & Flexible

Socket.dev; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Socket.dev in the United States is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance and scale backend systems, improve API infrastructures, and optimize algorithms for reliability and performance.

You will implement unit testing, support cloud migration from current platforms, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable services. Experience with RPA is a plus and the role is fully remote with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience building production-grade backend systems.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and cloud-based services.
• Expertise in API design and optimization.
• Proven experience with unit testing and QA for backend systems.
• Algorithm optimization skills focused on speed and security.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and migration best practices.
• Strong collaboration and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and optimization of backend services and APIs.
• Implement comprehensive unit testing and establish best practices.
• Optimize algorithms for performance, reliability, and security.
• Support migration from Supabase to a more robust cloud provider.
• Design scalable and reliable backend architectures.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and other teams.
• Integrate AI systems and workflows into backend services.

Skills

Node.js

Cloud services

API design

Unit testing

QA for backend

Algorithm optimization

Cloud migration

Collaboration

Job description

Socket.dev in the United States is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance and scale backend systems, improve API infrastructures, and optimize algorithms for reliability and performance.

You will implement unit testing, support cloud migration from current platforms, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust, scalable services. Experience with RPA is a plus and the role is fully remote with flexible hours.