Senior Backend Engineer

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to play a pivotal role in the technical architecture and development of a cutting-edge financial services platform. This position offers an opportunity to design scalable backend systems, optimize data workflows, and contribute to the success of a high-growth startup backed by top-tier venture capital.

Challenges you would face

Architect and develop high-performance backend services using NestJS to ensure scalability and maintainability
Design and optimize PostgreSQL database schemas and improve query performance
Implement complex business logic and integration patterns for financial service workflows
Create and maintain RESTful APIs with exceptional performance and reliability
Leverage AWS cloud services to build scalable and dependable infrastructure
Implement robust data modeling strategies to support intricate financial service configurations
Develop and maintain comprehensive testing strategies, including unit and integration tests
Establish observability and monitoring infrastructure to ensure backend reliability
Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and design teams to ensure seamless integration across systems
Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration

The ideal candidate

7+ years of professional JavaScript/Node.js development experience
Extensive expertise with the NestJS framework
6+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and relational database design
Proven ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems
Deep understanding of TypeScript and advanced JavaScript patterns
Strong experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs
Proficiency in database optimization and performance tuning
Extensive experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch)
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for backend systems

Plus

Experience with serverless architectures
Knowledge of the financial services domain
CI/CD pipeline configuration and optimization
Proficiency with Docker and containerization tools
Familiarity with message queue systems like RabbitMQ or Kafka
Experience with backend observability tools

Lead Senior Backend Engineer