Staff Backend Engineer, Hierarchy

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js (Express and NestJS).
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to drive projects forward.
• Tune and optimize database queries for maximum efficiency and performance.
• Optimize and improve existing code for better performance and user experience.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring smooth operations.
• Share your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience building backend services for SaaS products.
• Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems.
• Expertise in relational database query optimizations (prefer PostgreSQL).
• Extensive background working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling challenges.
• Strong communication skills, as collaboration is key to our success.
• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue).
• Professional experience with NodeJs, Express, and NestJS