Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js/TypeScript): Designing and building core backend services for a secure, event-driven digital intake and processing platform with an accent on API design, data modeling, and asynchronous workflows. Focus on making principled architectural decisions, anticipating failure modes, and ensuring system reliability in regulated environments.

Location: Remote (US only). Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance required.

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is an IT services and solutions provider focused on transforming government IT and improving how government agencies operate.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services in a TypeScript/Node.js ecosystem.
• Build and evolve event-driven pipelines, task orchestration, and asynchronous workflows.
• Own relational data modeling and migrations using PostgreSQL and ORM-based schema management.
• Develop robust REST and WebSocket APIs with clear versioning.
• Implement and enforce security, authentication, and authorization patterns for regulated environments.
• Partner with frontend, DevOps, and product stakeholders to deliver durable backend solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of Backend engineering experience in production systems.
• Strong experience with relational databases and transactional data modeling.
• Proven track record designing event-driven or workflow-oriented systems.
• Deep familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and production operations.
• Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, Docker, GitHub Actions CI/CD, and AWS (EC2, SSM, ECR, IAM, S3, Route53).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful work and a collaborative team environment.
• Flexible work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and corporate discounts.
• Access to learning and development platform, including certification preparation content.
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance for full-time employees.
• Referral Bonus Program and Internal Mobility Program.
• Pet insurance.

Hiring process

• Virtual video interviews with hiring manager and/or team (camera on, valid photo ID required).
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening.
• Background check including criminal history, education, and employment verification.