Backend Tech Lead (Node.js)

TL;DR

Backend Tech Lead (Node.js): Own the delivery and long-term operation of high-impact backend systems for the world's leading mobile animation app with an accent on architecture, engineering standards, and AI-assisted workflows. Focus on defining KPIs, making system-level architectural decisions, establishing automated testing, and communicating technical decisions to stakeholders.

Location: Remote (Argentina; Colombia; Uruguay)

Compensation: $75K – $96K

Company

FlipaClip is the world’s biggest animation app with over 90 million lifetime installs, turning any mobile device into an animation studio.

What you will do

• Own delivery and long-term operation of high-impact backend systems from architecture to production.
• Set and evolve backend processes, engineering standards, and technical best practices.
• Define and use KPIs for system reliability, development speed, data quality, and error rates.
• Make system-level architectural decisions and technical tradeoffs considering business impact.
• Establish automated testing and validation to reduce regressions and operational risk.
• Introduce AI-assisted development workflows with validation and safety mechanisms.
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions to engineering and product stakeholders.

Requirements

• 5+ years building and maintaining with AWS.
• Experience delivering high-impact backend systems and projects in production.
• Strong experience building backend services for mobile applications (iOS/Android).
• Solid experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of modern React frameworks.
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML or LLM-based products.
• Experience with NestJS framework.
• Python experience, particularly with Apache Airflow or ETL tools.
• Knowledge of Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Remote Config).
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Pulumi or Terraform).
• Familiarity with observability tools (OpenTelemetry, Signoz).
• Experience with video streaming (HLS, MediaConvert).
• Knowledge of analytics platforms (Amplitude, MoEngage).
• Experience with ElasticSearch or search technologies.
• Experience with subscription/payment integrations (Purchasely, RevenueCat, IAP).

Hiring process

• hirify.global Recruiter Screen.
• hirify.global Live Coding Screen.
• Behavioral Screen with FlipaClip's CAO.
• Work Experience Overview + Technical Discussion with FlipaClip's COO.
• Final Screen with FlipaClip's CEO.