You will be part of a small, collaborative team that values mutual support and camaraderie. Our team is committed to working on exciting and challenging problems and building products that have a significant impact on people's lives. You will report directly to the VP of Engineering and work closely with our IC/Staff Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Design and Guidance

• Lead the design and development of scalable architecture for web and mobile applications.
• Make informed architectural decisions to align with business needs and future growth.
• Ensure security and privacy considerations are integral to backend services and API endpoints.

Code Quality Assurance

• Uphold high standards of code quality through regular reviews and adherence to best practices.
• Implement robust testing strategies to maintain code integrity.

Development & Problem Solving

• Design, develop, and deploy backend services and APIs using Node.js and AWS technologies.
• Optimize NoSQL (MongoDB) schema design and data modeling, including robust indexing strategies.
• Monitor and manage technical debt to ensure scalability and performance.

Task Management and Delegation

• Collaborate with the Product Owner (PO) to plan and delegate tasks among team members.
• Ensure clear objectives and timelines are established.

Requirements Analysis

• Assist the PO in identifying and analyzing user requirements.
• Align development efforts with user expectations and project scope.

Meta Responsibilities

• Take ownership of tasks and resolve issues independently.
• Strive for simplicity and effective solutions beyond just coding.
• Address problems proactively and contribute to overall team success.

Requirements

• Experience. 5-9 years of relevant experience, ideally with startup experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Node.js and JavaScript, with significant experience in designing and building Node services.
• Strong understanding and experience with AWS services such as ECR, EKS, CloudWatch, and S3.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, including containerization and orchestration.
• Experience with MongoDB and RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and procedures (preferably GitLab and AWS services).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills and a team player in a remote work environment.
• Solutions-oriented with the ability to adapt to the fast pace of startup life.
• Strong track record of practicing SCRUM, collaborating with scrum masters, PO, and other stakeholders.

If you are passionate about backend engineering and eager to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment, we would love to hear from you!