Lead Backend Developer (Mortgage)

TL;DR

Lead Backend Developer (Node/TypeScript): Designing and optimizing scalable backend systems for a new mortgage and real-estate lending product with an accent on high-performance APIs and event-driven architecture. Focus on architecting secure server-side solutions, integrating microservices, and leveraging AI to enhance development productivity.

Location: New York City

Salary: $175,000 - $240,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions at the intersection of finance, AI, and Web3.

What you will do

• Design and maintain high-performance backend systems, APIs, and databases for web and mobile applications.
• Architect scalable and secure server-side solutions that meet fintech industry standards and handle high transaction volumes.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to ensure seamless feature delivery.
• Implement code quality best practices, including automated testing frameworks and rigorous code reviews.
• Integrate emerging technologies in blockchain and fintech to recommend innovative product improvements.
• Leverage generative AI and automation platforms to improve team productivity and output quality.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in backend development, including at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Specific domain experience in mortgage or real-estate lending is required.
• Hands-on proficiency with Node, Express, TypeScript, and Nest.js for building REST APIs.
• Strong experience with SQL, microservices, and event-based architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience using caching and messaging queues, specifically Kafka.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a startup environment, taking a product from zero to one.
• Experience working within financial markets or brokerages.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, discretionary bonus, and equity incentives.
• Flexible Time Off (unlimited paid vacation) and 11 paid company holidays.
• Comprehensive company-paid health and protective benefits for employees and dependents.
• 3% company contribution to 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid parental leave and company-paid sick leave.
• Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Headspace.