Senior Backend Engineer

CivilGrid

Full Stack Engineer building applications for a civil design platform. Work on all aspects of the application and shape the technical future of the company.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $148,600 - $201,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and building end-to-end features using React and Node.js, with a strong focus on performance optimization and operational reliability. Proven ability to lead multi-sprint projects and mentor junior engineers in a fast-paced startup environment.

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React DevelopmentNode.js FrameworkPerformance OptimizationCloud-Native ArchitecturesB2B Product Experience

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptPostgresGeospatial FrameworksMicroservicesAPIsData Processing PipelinesAlgorithmic RelevancyReal-Time Collaboration ToolsMapping Interfaces

Soft Skills

AutonomousInitiativeMentoringConstructive FeedbackTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

PostGISGeoJSONMap Rendering LibrariesAnalytics ToolsHealth Monitoring Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer ScienceDegree in Civil Engineering

Industry Keywords

Start Up EnvironmentOperational Best PracticesMission-Critical Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPostGISPostgresReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build end-to-end features, covering everything from database models to user-facing components using React
Tackle a variety of areas: web and mobile applications, mapping interfaces, data processing pipelines, algorithmic relevancy, and real-time collaboration tools
Profile and tune performance across the entire stack to ensure efficient and responsive systems
Implement and maintain analytics, health monitoring, alerts, and logging to maintain operational visibility and system reliability

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience working with JavaScript or TypeScript, particularly with Node.js (or equivalent frameworks)
2+ years of experience working with React
Start Up Ready: Autonomous, moves fast, takes initiative without being asked
Experience owning multi-sprint, multi-engineer projects end to end
Experience working on a complex B2B Product
Strong foundational knowledge of Postgres is a huge plus
Familiarity with geospatial frameworks (PostGIS, GeoJSON, map rendering libraries, etc.) is also a plus
Conduct code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and offer constructive feedback to help grow the team’s technical capabilities
Experience working with cloud-native architectures, microservices, APIs, and modern infrastructure platforms
Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, monitoring strategies, and operational best practices for mission-critical systems
A degree in Computer Science, Civil Engineering, or a related field (B.S. or M.S.)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-funded medical, dental, and vision insurance — including medical plans at no cost to the employee
FSA (health and dependent care)
Unlimited PTO and a culture that expects you to actually use it
401(k) plan
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
A high-trust team, real ownership, and the chance to do the most meaningful work of your career