We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to strengthen our core backend systems as part of an active replacement hire. This role sits within the Technology team and focuses on improving system performance, supporting ongoing development, and resolving production issues.
You’ll work closely with Product Managers and engineering peers to build reliable backend services that support our product roadmap. This is a senior individual contributor role with a strong emphasis on execution, code quality, and collaboration.
What You’ll Do
Backend Development & Delivery
Build and maintain backend services using Node.js.
Deliver features that support ongoing product development.
Write clean, maintainable code aligned with existing architecture.
Performance & Reliability
Optimize backend systems for performance and scalability.
Identify and resolve bottlenecks across services and data layers.
Fix bugs and production issues with a focus on long-term stability.
Data & Systems
Design and work with data models across relational and NoSQL databases.
Use MySQL and MongoDB to support application requirements.
Work with search and indexing solutions using ElasticSearch.
Collaboration
Work closely with Product Managers to translate requirements into backend solutions.
Partner with frontend engineers and other backend engineers to deliver end-to-end functionality.
Participate in code reviews and shared engineering practices.
What We’re Looking For
5–9 years of experience in backend engineering roles.
Robust experience with Node.js in production environments.
Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB.
Working knowledge of ElasticSearch.
Experience deploying and operating services on AWS.
Comfort working in Linux-based environments.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and product teams.
A graduate degree in a relevant field.
Nice to Have
Exposure to frontend engineering concepts.
Experience contributing to data model design across sys