About the role

We're seeking a skilled Senior Backend Engineer with a strong architecture mindset to join our dynamic, collaborative development team. This role combines hands-on technical excellence with architectural thinking, focusing on building scalable, observable, and maintainable systems that power our growing platform. You'll be working in a supportive environment where knowledge sharing, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring are core to our culture. We're looking for someone who thrives in a team of self-motivated developers who learn from each other and grow together.

What you’ll do

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Design and implement scalable backend systems and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript
• Drive architectural decisions for database design, scaling patterns, and system integration
• Contribute to database optimization efforts, including query performance, indexing strategies, and scaling solutions
• Design and implement comprehensive database migration strategies
• Establish patterns for system observability, monitoring, and reliability

Development & Engineering Excellence

• Build robust, testable APIs and backend services with focus on maintainability
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests
• Drive code quality initiatives and establish best practices across the team
• Optimize application performance and implement effective caching strategies
• Ensure system stability through proactive monitoring and alerting

Collaboration & Mentoring

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and pair programming
• Collaborate effectively across teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Share knowledge through technical discussions, documentation, and internal presentations
• Contribute to technical decision-making and architectural planning