Staff Backend Engineer - Remote

Jobot; Surprise (AZ); Remote; USD 165,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative B2C startup is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with expertise in data engineering. This role involves greenfield development and optimizing backend services and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js. Collaborate with a talented team from top tech companies to revolutionize information sharing through a cutting-edge SaaS platform. Enjoy a remote work environment with great benefits, equity, and significant growth opportunities. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and have a passion for creative problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic industry.

Benefits

Remote work

Equity

Growth Opportunity

Great Culture

PTO

401K plus match

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on Node.js and TypeScript.
• Expertise in building APIs and data infrastructure for scalable systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve backend services, APIs, and systems using TypeScript and Node.
• Design efficient data structures and enhance search capabilities in MongoDB.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

APIs

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

MongoDB

Elasticsearch

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

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Base pay range

$165,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Job Details

B2C startup is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with Data Engineering expertise to join their growing team in San Fran!

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A Bit About Us
Series-A startup is looking for a Senior or Lead-level Backend Engineer to join their growing team! Their team includes veterans from FAANG and successful Bay Area tech startups and they are backed by the same VC firms that back Robinhood, Doordash, & Pinterest. Their SaaS platform is revolutionizing the way information is shared and currently used by startups and consumers alike. They value creative problem-solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and have experience working both in startups and large tech companies.

Why join us?
Great Benefits, Remote, Equity, Growth Opportunity, Great Culture, PTO, 401K plus match, and much more!

Responsibilities

• Greenfield development as well as improving current platform architecture, backend services, APIs, and systems written in TypeScript & Node.
• Design, optimize, and implement efficient data structures in MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
• Enhance search capabilities and recommendation systems data pipelines to manage and process large-scale data efficiently.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate diverse services and data sources.
• Implement and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes for scalable solutions.
• Ensure high performance, security, and availability of backend infrastructure.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues in both development and production environments.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, bringing innovative ideas and solutions to the team.

Requirements

• 6-12 years of experience and track record of shipping high-quality products and features at scale.
• Recent production experience building backend services and APIs using Node.js & TypeScript.
• Experience with building APIs end to end and event-driven software or Microservices.
• Experience with setting up data infrastructure, ETL, and large scale data systems and various tools such as MongoDB.
• Expertise in AWS cloud services, Terraform was a big plus.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to contribute to architectural decisions.

Preferred

• Previous experience at both startup environments and larger tech companies like Twitter or Meta.
• Demonstrated ability to design and build systems from scratch including data infrastructure.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.