Founding Backend Software Engineer

Quick Facts

• Founding Backend Software Engineer for an end-to-end platform
• Own backend architecture and maintenance
• AWS-hosted TypeScript/Node.js backend

Description

You will be the founding team engineer responsible for designing and maintaining the backend for an end-to-end platform. The role includes defining technical architecture with peers and delivering services such as authentication, search indices, workflow engines, and nightly data jobs. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment focused on minimizing technical debt while leveraging modern technologies.

Responsibilities

• Drive backend architecture across services, nightly data jobs, authentication systems, search indices, and workflow engines
• Manage backend infrastructure on AWS, ideally using Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and test suites to maximize velocity while minimizing cost
• Deliver key backend features in coordination with other engineers
• Coordinate with stakeholders on project timelines and evolving strategy
• Support recruiting and mentor engineers across the company

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building backend systems
• Knowledge of common software architectures for web, mobile, and SaaS applications
• Mastery of technical design including data/object modeling and interface/API design
• Expertise in data processing, workflow management, queuing systems, infrastructure management, monitoring systems, search, and authentication
• Ability to lead technical discussions and decisions (including framework selection)
• Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders and external engineers
• Enjoys small teams and evolving startup environments
• Passion for product details and delivering a high-quality user experience

Benefits

• Fast-paced environment with low technical debt
• Opportunity to shape backend architecture as a founding engineer
• Use of latest technologies and modern tooling (containers, monitoring, CI/CD)