Description

• Develop & Optimize Backend Architecture by designing and implementing scalable backend services using NodeJS, TypeScript and NestJS.
• Ensuring code quality, maintainability, and performance optimization.
• Integrating with databases, third-party services, and APIs seamlessly.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams by working alongside frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure coherent product development.
• Providing backend API support for mobile and web platforms.
• Actively participating in code reviews, contributing to team discussions and technical decisions.
• Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) by enhancing and maintaining the CI/CD pipeline.
• Ensuring the stability of releases and swift bug resolutions.
• Ensure Scalability & Security by regularly performing code and database optimizations to handle scale.
• Implementing best practices to secure backend services and protect user data.
• Stay Updated & Innovate by continuously learning and integrating new backend technologies and methodologies that can benefit the team and the product.
• Actively participating in tech talks, workshops, and team knowledge-sharing sessions.

• TypeScript & NestJS Mastery: Proven experience in developing robust and scalable applications using TypeScript & NestJS.
• Experience with AWS ecosystem. Bonus points for experience with SST serverless framework.
• Database Expertise: Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, understanding the intricacies of database design, optimization, and querying.
• API Development: Proficient in creating RESTful or GraphQL APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and branching strategies.
• Project Organization: Familiar with monorepo organization and strategies. Experienced with Git and branching strategies. 

• Microservices & Serverless Architectures: Knowledge of best practices in building modular and decoupled systems.
• Testing: Strong background in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. Familiarity with testing frameworks and tools.

• Communication: Ability to clearly express ideas, solutions, and feedback within the team and with stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: An analytical mindset that thrives in troubleshooting and solution ideation.
• Teamwork: Proven experience in thriving within a collaborative team environment.

• Performance Optimization: Demonstrated experience in profiling and optimizing backend applications.
• Security: Knowledge of security best practices, including OAuth, JWT, and potential vulnerabilities like XSS, CSRF.
• Innovation: A passion for staying updated with the latest backend development trends and eagerness to introduce innovative solutions.
• Mentorship: Willingness to guide junior engineers, sharing expertise and fostering their growth.

• Recognized three years in a row as a Top Workplace by the Austin-American Statesman
• Flexibility at work - you can take control of your profession and personal schedule
• All-hands events hosted twice a year in beautiful Austin, Texas 
• Annual equity awards for all top performers
• Competitive and comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Peace of mind through company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance
• Generous 401(K) company match vested immediately
• Progressive parental leave policies
• Unlimited paid time off
• Hack-a-thons and a full calendar of team-building and social events
• Free laundry service for all positions that require travel
• Company donation to youth teams and leagues that our employees coach
• Stocked snack bar, catered lunch and breakfast tacos every week