Software Engineer Backend - TypeScript/Node.js

Kelly Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or Commission

Medical Insurance

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

PTO

401k match

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Boston is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable cloud-based systems for a central CRM platform. You’ll work with backend technologies and AI to automate how data is processed and used.

You will make key architectural decisions, own backend features end-to-end, and collaborate with product and engineering teams as the platform grows. This role expands AI integration and improves how customers interact with their data.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Degree in a relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Own backend features from end to end.
• Design and build scalable backend architecture, APIs, data models, and shared services.
• Develop and optimize high-throughput Node.js services, PostgreSQL queries, APIs, queues, and background processes.
• Communicate with product, engineering leadership, and customers to turn complex requirements into practical technical solutions.

Skills

TypeScript/Node.js

AI workflows

AWS

CRM experience

Communication

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

$225000 - $250000

Job Description

A growing CRM startup company based in Boston is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer to help build scalable cloud-based systems that bring data together in one central CRM platform. You’ll work with backend technologies and AI to build reliable systems that automate how data is processed, organized, and used.

In this role, you’ll make key technical decisions, help shape backend architecture, and work closely with product and engineering teams as the platform grows. You’ll also play an important role in expanding how AI is integrated into the product and improving the way customers interact with their data.

Required Skills & Experience

• Highly skilled in TypeScript, and Node.js
• Skilled in AI and agentic workflows
• Experience with AWS
• Experience working with CRMs
• Ability to communicate clearly and make practical tradeoffs

Desired Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in backend software engineering
• Degree in a relevant field

What You Will Be Doing

Daily Responsibilities

• 100% Hands On
• Own backend features from end to end
• Design and build scalable backend architecture, APIs, data models, and shared services
• Develop and optimize high-throughput Node.js services, PostgreSQL queries, APIs, queues, and background processes
• Communicate with product, engineering leadership, and customers to turn complex or ambiguous requirements into practical technical solutions

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) {including match – if applicable}

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.