Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Node.js): Building intricate backend systems, highly performant microservices, and APIs with an accent on system architecture, database design, and event-driven systems. Focus on ensuring high availability with Kafka, handling scalability requirements, and performance improvements for data visualizations.

Location: Remote

Company

Mission-driven company at the intersection of software and advanced machine intelligence, solving challenges in hyperautomation to improve business operations.

What you will do

• Develop robust and scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Design and optimize SQL/NoSQL databases (Postgres, MongoDB, Elasticsearch).
• Build and maintain complex event-driven systems with Kafka for high availability.
• Create performant microservices and APIs powering data visualizations.
• Implement scalability solutions and performance improvements.
• Collaborate with team on CI/CD and test-driven development practices.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years building intricate backend systems.
• Solid SQL and NoSQL experience (Postgres, MongoDB, Elasticsearch desired).
• Advanced system architecture and database design knowledge.
• Experience with Kafka and event-driven systems.
• Strong Node.js proficiency.
• Docker and container orchestration experience.
• CI/CD and TDD practices.

Nice to have

• Full stack experience.
• Graph databases.
• Startup experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced environment prioritizing motivation, vision, and technical excellence.
• Key contributor role in impactful products.
• Remote work.