Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js): Designing and implementing scalable backend systems, REST APIs, and distributed task processing systems with an accent on microservices architecture and high-availability. Focus on building performant code, improving engineering standards, and securing systems against vulnerabilities.

Location: San Francisco

Company

hirify.global is a product and engineering organization focused on building advanced AI-driven software solutions.

What you will do

• Design and implement features for REST APIs, microservices, and distributed task/job processing systems.
• Develop scalable, performant, and secure code shared across platforms.
• Execute improvements to core backend systems and engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
• Practice test-driven development (TDD) and debug production issues across the stack.
• Ensure code security by utilizing OWASP top 10 techniques.
• Participate in on-call rotations to resolve critical technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience building scalable web applications.
• Experience or strong interest in developing applications with Node.js.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing highly-available distributed systems and microservices.
• Deep experience working with relational databases, preferably Postgres.
• Strong commitment to high code quality and automated testing.

Nice to have

• Understanding of monitoring and alerting platforms.