Tech Lead – Node.js

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Full-Stack Software Engineer at a US startup simplifying benefits access for frontline workers. Designing and implementing scalable core backend systems and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudJavaScriptNode.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take ownership of designing, implementing, and scaling the platform's core backend systems and data pipelines.
Lead end-to-end development for critical platform features, ensuring quality, performance, and scalability.
Define the architecture and standards for identity management, security solutions, and third-party API integrations.
Champion best practices in reliability engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code across the engineering team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, design, and data, to shape the future of the platform.
Collaborate with a small team of experienced engineers on full-stack development, impacting both backend systems and frontend technologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a proven track record of leading complex projects end-to-end.
Expertise in system architecture, designing scalable and reliable software solutions.
Strong backend foundation (Node.js, Javascript, etc.), with proficiency in modern cloud technologies (AWS or similar).
Experience implementing secure systems, including best practices for handling sensitive data and integrating identity verification.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Experience building and shipping scalable software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary $70k-100k USD per year + Stocks + PTO depending on level and experience
Equity in a high-growth startup
Comprehensive benefits package (tailored to your location)
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on people's lives
Collaborative, remote-first culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

Node.jsJavascriptsystem architecturescalable software solutionsdata pipelinesidentity managementsecurity solutionsAPI integrationsDevOpsinfrastructure-as-code

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkinghands-on executionquality assuranceperformance optimizationscalability focus