Software Engineer (Backend focused, Node.js)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (Backend focused) (Node.js/AWS): Build and scale backend services for client web and AI products with an accent on event-driven architectures and API development. Focus on implementing AWS Lambda, SNS, SQS systems, optimizing Aurora MySQL queries, and debugging production issues for high performance.

Location: Fully remote from anywhere. Comfortable working in UTC ±3 hours.

Company

React.js and Next.js development agency and ad tech startup building web and AI products for clients in the US and Europe with focus on DeFi, fintech, and healthcare.

What you will do

• Build and scale backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Design event-driven systems with AWS Lambda, SNS, and SQS
• Develop and maintain APIs for web and mobile applications
• Write efficient queries for Aurora MySQL and work with Redis
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and developers on delivery
• Participate in code reviews, planning, architecture discussions, and debug production issues

Requirements

• Good communication skills in English, C1 or higher
• Comfortable working in UTC ±3 hours
• Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3+ years of software engineering experience
• Strong Node.js and JavaScript knowledge
• Experience with AWS, especially Lambda, SNS, SQS
• Experience with event-driven architecture
• Solid experience with MySQL, ideally Aurora
• Experience building and maintaining APIs
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Clear thinking and ownership
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Strong collaboration skills

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work from anywhere
• Flexible hours
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Team of around 15 people with project managers, other developers, and senior engineer support