Backend Engineer

Clerkie

Backend Engineer building and maintaining backend services for Clerkie's fintech platform. Collaborating on system reliability and contributing to technical decisions in a remote-first environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining backend services, with a strong focus on system reliability, performance, and scalability. Proficient in JavaScript and NoSQL databases, capable of independently managing projects and collaborating effectively across teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Backend System DevelopmentJavaScript / Node.js ProficiencyNoSQL Database ExperienceSystem Design FundamentalsStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Backend System DevelopmentSystem DesignJavaScriptNode.jsNoSQLMongoDB

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration

Industry Keywords

System ReliabilityPerformanceScalabilityTechnical DesignFeature Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptMongoDBNode.jsNoSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain backend services
Contribute to system reliability, performance, and scalability
Participate in technical design discussions and decision-making
Support feature development across the platform
Improve visibility into system health and performance
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver a seamless user experience
Contribute to internal engineering practices and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience building and shipping backend systems in production
Strong fundamentals in system design and backend architecture
Proficiency in JavaScript / Node.js (or similar backend languages)
Experience working with databases (NoSQL preferred, e.g., MongoDB)
Ability to own projects end-to-end and operate independently
Strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams
Comfort working in a fast-moving, evolving startup environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

💼 Equity
💻 Remote-first role (US only)
🧘 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
📈 401(k) + retirement benefits
🌴 Paid time off + annual company retreat
💻 Company laptop + home office stipend
💙 Collaborative, values-driven culture