Design, build, and own scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and PostgreSQL
Architect and maintain reliable, secure, and high-performance backend systems
Take ownership of database design, schema optimization, and system performance
Work closely with founders, product, and frontend teams to translate product requirements into technical solutions
Contribute to technical decision-making, system architecture, and engineering best practices
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the platform and continuously improve system stability
Operate with a high degree of ownership in a fast-moving startup environment

Requirements

5+ years of backend engineering experience
Strong experience with Node.js
Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and performance optimization
Strong fundamentals in backend architecture, system design, and API development
Experience building and maintaining production systems
Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable operating in startup environments
Strong ownership mindset and willingness to be hands-on

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Node.jsPostgreSQLbackend architecturesystem designAPI developmentdatabase designschema optimizationsystem performanceproduction systemsengineering best practices

Soft Skills

ownership mindsetproactiveself-drivencomfortable in startup environments