Design, build, and maintain TypeScript-based backend services using Node.js
Own and evolve RESTful APIs to support mobile and web applications
Act as a system steward by identifying performance bottlenecks, reliability risks, and architectural gaps
Collaborate cross-functionally to support new features and product initiatives
Lead technical planning and backend design for complex or loosely defined problems
Ensure system reliability through monitoring, debugging, and incident resolution
Optimize database performance and data access patterns (MongoDB)
Provide architectural guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to engineers
Promote best practices around testing, documentation, and maintainability

Requirements

8+ years of backend engineering experience, with deep hands-on work in TypeScript
Strong experience designing, implementing, and maintaining production RESTful APIs
Proven ability to operate independently on ill-defined or high-level goals
Solid understanding of backend fundamentals, including:
- API design
- Security considerations
- Performance and rate limiting
Experience supporting production systems and maintaining long-term system health
Experience with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare The company covers 100% of employee healthcare premiums and 80% of dependent coverage.
Work–Life Balance Team members are supported in balancing meaningful work with personal life through flexible PTO and a company-wide holiday break of approximately three weeks from mid-December through the New Year.
Remote Flexibility Employees are encouraged to work where and when they are most effective. Offices are located near the University Village area in Seattle, Washington, and in downtown Durham, North Carolina, with support for remote work options.
Community Impact The organization actively supports community engagement through partnerships with local nonprofits and offers Volunteer Time Off (VTO) for independent community involvement.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptNode.jsRESTful APIsMongoDBbackend engineeringAPI designperformance optimizationdebuggingincident resolutiontesting best practices

Soft Skills

collaborationleadershipmentorshipindependent operationproblem-solvingcommunicationorganizational skillscross-functional teamworkarchitectural guidancecode review