Senior Back End Developer

Title: Senior Backend Engineer Location: 5x per week onsite in Union Square SF office Overview and Company Info: We are partnering with a burgeoning health/pharmaceutical startup that is growing rapidly in the D2C space. The ideal hire for this role would be someone with startup experience and is genuinely passionate about coding. Role Description: This role is ideal for an engineer who develops high-quality software solutions, enjoys working with Typescript and Node.js, and can partner with data teams to deliver impactful analytics products. Projects will range from a marketing focus, clinical operations, product design, and current infrastructure maintenance. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs using Node.js and TypeScript . Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes to ensure high availability and scalability. Design and optimize relational database structures in Postgres and implement caching mechanisms with Redis for improved performance. Build robust and secure services that meet best practices for API development, authentication, and authorization. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize system performance across all backend services. Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployments, and monitoring. Skills and Experience: Experienced in fully owning a product/project - designing, developing, and deploying it from start to finish. Familiarity and experience with the development of RestAPIs. 5 years of experience with Typescript and Node.js Extensive backend expertise, key difficulties with scaling. SQL expertise, preferably in PostGreSQL . Core understanding and experience with Kubernetes. Cloud experience - preferably in AWS or Azure/GCP. Experience with version control tools like GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps. Startup mentality - someone excited to work in office and collaborate with others Benefits: Company equity Medical, dental, vision, life insurance 401k with employer match (3%) Paid time off (24 days annually that roll over) All applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S. to qualify