Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Own backend systems used by millions. Bold architecture, real ownership, zero hand-holding. Remote, flexible, and real impact!

What you'll do

• Architect and evolve backend systems that support millions of active users - from designing architecture to making sure everything runs smooth at scale.
• Build APIs engineers love - clean, reliable, and intuitive, so the frontend team can move fast without friction.
• Work with complex data flows, caching, and messaging.
• Catch performance bottlenecks before users ever notice them.
• Work closely with product, frontend, and data teams - ship fast, iterate faster.
• Bring fresh ideas, constantly push limits, challenge assumptions, and raise the bar for backend engineering.

What you bring

• 5+ years building backend systems at real scale - you’ve seen what works and what breaks when millions of people use a product.
• Strong Node.js + TypeScript on the backend. This is your primary stack, and it shows - async code, event loops, and backend architecture decisions are second nature to you.
• Experience designing scalable architectures and REST APIs other engineers actually want to use.
• Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, and Elasticsearch - comfortable with large datasets, unbothered by a bad query plan.
• Hands-on with Redis and RabbitMQ - you know how to make systems both fast and resilient.
• Confidence around infrastructure: Nginx, Kubernetes, deployment pipelines.
• Go is a HUGE plus. If you've shipped services with it, great - tell us. If you haven't but you're curious to pick it up as part of the role, that works too.

You’ll fit right in if you

• Prefer freedom over fixed schedules - remote, flexible, unlimited time off.
• Are naturally curious and love driving real impact for users and the business.
• Can wear multiple hats - we love experts, but we also value jacks of all trades.
• Keep things cool, calm, and collected - save the drama for your llama.
• Like challenges and aren’t afraid to roll up your sleeves to win.
• Believe in working smarter, not harder - focus on productivity and results, not punching the clock.
• Follow your passion and have fun while doing work that actually matters.

The interview process

1. Initial call with the People team (45 minutes)
2. Technical interview with our Tech Lead (90 minutes).
3. Chat with the CTO (60 minutes).

Department

Technology

Role

Software Engineer, Backend

Locations

Multiple locations
Remote status: Fully Remote

Employment type

Full-time