Are you a backend engineer who thrives on solving complex challenges and scaling systems to millions of users?
Do you want to build something from the ground up, shape architecture and have a direct impact on a fast-growing product?
As a Node.js developer, you will have the opportunity to join at the most exciting phase since the companies inception.
Why?
Their flagship product has just opened to the public and the next 6-12 months will be critical. This is your chance to be part of something big before it truly takes off.
What does the company do?
The company is building a high-performance, consumer facing platform designed to scale rapidly and handle massive user traffic. Their focus is on launching innovative features, optimizing infrastructure and ensuring seamless performance as they grow.
Backed by a strong engineering team, they are tackling complex backend challenges to deliver a best in class user experience.
What we're looking for?
Looking for an experienced Backend Developer to join the engineering team. In this role, you'll design, build and maintain server-side applications and services that power my clients growing platform.
You'll be an ideal fit if you have strong experience with Node.js and a passion for writing clean, maintainable code.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable backend services using Node.js and Python
- Build and optimize database schemas and queries in PostgreSQL
- Deploy and manage applications in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and implement solutions
- Contribute to system architecture decisions and technical planning
- Write clean, well-tested, and documented code
- Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
Requirements:
- 4+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Node.js for backend development
- Experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
- Hands-on experience with GCP services (Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
- Experience with version control systems (Git)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with TypeScript or strong typing systems
- Familiarity with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
- Knowledge of security best practices for web applications
- Contributions to open-source projects
- Experience with GraphQL
- Agile/Scrum methodology experience
If you want to build, scale and work on high-impact projects with a top-tier team, let’s talk.