Sr Full Stack Engineer- Node.JS - US SaaS startup | Remote

JobCubby; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

PTO

Benefits package

Equity

Job summary

JobCubby is seeking a senior backend engineer to design, implement, and scale core backend systems and data pipelines. You will lead end-to-end development for platform features, define architecture for identity management, security, and API integrations, and drive reliability, DevOps, and IaC across the team.

You will collaborate with product, design, and data teams in a remote-first, globally distributed environment, contributing hands-on coding and strategic problem solving.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer with end-to-end project leadership.
• Expertise in system architecture for scalable, reliable software.
• Strong backend foundations (Node.js) and proficiency with modern cloud technologies (AWS).
• Experience implementing secure systems, including identity verification integrations.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and scale the platform's core backend systems and data pipelines.
• Lead end-to-end development for critical platform features with emphasis on quality and performance.
• Define architecture and standards for identity management, security, and third-party API integrations.
• Champion reliability engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code practices across the team.
• Collaborate with product, design, and data teams to shape the platform's future.

Skills

5+ years experience

System architecture

Backend development

Node.js

Cloud platforms

Identity verification

Tools

AWS

Job description

Company Overview:

The client is a venture-backed startup simplifying access to essential benefits for frontline workers. Their AI-powered platform helps employees easily find and apply for benefits like childcare, elder care, and nutrition programs.

With backing from major enterprise retail investors and $2.5M secured in funding, they're expanding their reach to serve leading retailers, healthcare providers, and Fortune 500 companies. Our diverse, remote-first team is spread across the globe, united in our mission to empower employees and create healthier workplaces.

They're currently on the brink of Series A funding, which means you'll have the opportunity to join them at an exciting stage of growth.

Your Role:

• Take ownership of designing, implementing, and scaling the platform's core backend systems and data pipelines.


• Lead end-to-end development for critical platform features, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability.


• Define the architecture and standards for identity management, security solutions, and third-party API integrations.


• Champion best practices in reliability engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code across the engineering team.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data, to shape the future of the platform.


• Collaborate with a small team of experienced engineers on full-stack development, impacting both backend systems and frontend technologies

This role involves both hands-on technical work and high-level problem-solving.

You Bring:

• 6+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of leading complex projects end-to-end.


• Expertise in system architecture, designing scalable and reliable software solutions.


• Strong backend foundation (Node.js,), with proficiency in modern cloud technologies (AWS or similar).


• Experience implementing secure systems, including best practices for handling sensitive data and integrating identity verification.


• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.


• Experience building and shipping scalable software

Bonus points:

• Experience automating complex processes (e.g., eligibility checks, fraud detection)


• Experience building systems handling large volumes of sensitive data (privacy/security focus)


• Experience integrating identity verification features (facial recognition, document verification)

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary + Stocks + PTO depending on level and experience


• Equity in a high-growth startup


• Comprehensive benefits package (tailored to your location)


• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on people's lives


• A collaborative, remote-first culture

Interview Process:

• Screening


• 45-minute chat with our Head of Product


• Culture-fit interviews with 2-3 team members across different functions


• 1-hour technical assessment (collaborative problem-solving)


• Final interview with founders and offer presentation