Senior Software Engineer - Beckett

collectorsuniverse; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Collectors Universe is modernizing its technology stack by rebuilding our platform as TypeScript microservices and Next.js frontends. We’re seeking a senior software engineer to own features from database schema through API to UI in a fast-paced team.

You will design production-ready solutions, build backend services with NestJS and TypeORM on PostgreSQL, develop frontend with Next.js, and help migrate legacy Java and PHP into modern services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production full-stack web applications.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js (NestJS/Express) or strong motivation to work in TypeScript/Java.
• Strong relational database skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL): schema design, query optimization, ORM usage.
• Proven frontend engineering experience with React/Next.js: component architecture, state management, SSR/ISR.

Responsibilities

• Build and ship production-ready solutions across multiple products, not just a single service.
• Develop backend services with NestJS/TypeORM on PostgreSQL and frontend features in Next.js/React.
• Contribute to modernization by migrating from legacy Java/Spring Boot and PHP monoliths to modern services.
• Apply security, testing, documentation, and monitoring best practices as standard practice.
• Deploy and operate services on AWS (ECS, Lambda) using Docker and IaC (CDK/ Terraform) with CI/CD.

Skills

TypeScript/Node.js

NestJS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

React/Next.js

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Testing

Tools

TypeORM

Sequelize

Terraform

AWS CDK

Job description

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

About the Role

Beckett is the trusted authority in sports card and collectibles grading, pricing, and marketplace services. Our technology organization is in the middle of an exciting modernization: we're rebuilding our platform as a fleet of TypeScript microservices and modern Next.js frontends while responsibly operating and incrementally extracting the legacy systems that still power core revenue.

What You'll Do

• Build and ship
  • Design and deliver production-ready, easily testable, and understandable solutions that account for known and potential edge cases - across a large number of your team's products, not just a single service.
  • Develop backend services in NestJS 11 / TypeScript with TypeORM and PostgreSQL , and frontend features in Next.js / React 18-19 .
  • Contribute to the modernization effort: help replace legacy Java 21 / Spring Boot services and carve functionality out of our PHP monolith into well-bounded modern services.
  • Apply appropriate security, testing (unit, integration, Cypress E2E), documentation, and monitoring best practices as a matter of course.
  • Deploy and operate your services on AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS) using Docker and infrastructure-as-code ( AWS CDK in TypeScript , some Terraform), with CI/CD through CodeBuild.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as a core part of your daily workflow - for code generation, refactoring, test authoring, and navigating unfamiliar legacy code - while applying senior-level judgment to review, verify, and own everything you ship.
• Execute and deliver
  • Consistently drive larger sets of changes to completion across 2+ sprint efforts.
  • Commit to a realistic amount of work, anticipate blockers and delays proactively, and clarify expectations with stakeholders before problems land on the team.
  • Right-size your own work using a value-vs-cost mindset and help teammates do the same.
• Lift the team
  • Recognize and seize opportunities to share knowledge - tech talks, documentation, design reviews - and encourage others to do the same, including effective AI-tool workflows, prompts, and patterns you've developed.
  • Onboard new engineers and volunteer for team-wide responsibilities (on-call improvements, tooling, quality initiatives).
  • Deliver praise and constructive feedback to teammates and your manager, and incorporate feedback in the spirit of continuous learning.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience building and operating production full-stack web applications - you're comfortable owning a feature from the database schema through the API to the rendered UI.
• Advanced proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js (we use NestJS and Express) or deep experience in Java/Spring Boot with strong motivation to work in TypeScript.
• Strong relational database skills ( PostgreSQL and/or MySQL ): schema design, query optimization, and ORM usage (TypeORM, Sequelize, or similar).
• Proven frontend engineering experience with React (Next.js strongly preferred): component architecture, state management (e.g., Redux or React Query), SSR/ISR, accessibility, and frontend