Backend Developer — US

micro1 is seeking a Backend Developer to build and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Nest.js. The role focuses on designing optimized databases, developing serverless infrastructure on cloud platforms, and ensuring system performance and reliability.

• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and Nest.js
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases
• Develop scalable infrastructure on AWS/GCP, including serverless components
• Use Redis for caching, queues, and high-throughput workflows
• Ensure backend performance, reliability, and security
• Deliver clean, well-documented APIs
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting best practices
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and planning

• Strong experience with Node.js and Nest.js in production environments
• Advanced PostgreSQL knowledge (modeling, queries, optimization)
• Hands-on experience with AWS/GCP and serverless architectures
• Practical Redis integration experience
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, security, and performance
• Proficient with Git/GitHub and modern CI/CD tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Preferred: DevOps/IaC experience, event-driven or real-time architectures, microservices and distributed systems

Full-time remote-first position. Comprehensive benefits package including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, equity compensation, and performance-based bonuses.