Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
- Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, monitoring, and cost optimization.
- Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and planning through implementation, testing, and production deployment.
- Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Stay updated with industry trends, specifically in advancements in AI technologies. Propose adoption of new technologies where applicable to enhance the product’s and company’s capabilities.
Requirements
- Deep experience building robust, scalable, production-grade applications using Node.js or related backend frameworks.
- Strong understanding of API design (REST and/or GraphQL), service architecture, and performance optimization.
- Hands-on experience with AWS (or comparable cloud platforms) and modern DevOps practices — including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CDK), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline management.
- Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity.
- Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systems.
- Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflows.
- Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modeling.
- Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stack.
- Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Nice to Have
- A degree in Computer Science, plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a cloud-based modern stack.
- TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue, and AWS are all preferred.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies.
- Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.
Work Arrangement
Hybrid — New York
Additional Information
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.