Stay AI

Staff Backend Engineer

Stay AI

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGraphQLJavaScriptKubernetesPostgres

About the role

  • Redesign the webhook processing architecture to support 10x growth.
  • Architect a new abstraction layer that decouples internal subscription models from Shopify order primitives.
  • Lead a technical deep-dive on Shopify GraphQL bulk operations and performance tradeoffs.
  • Write an RFC defining the next generation of Stay’s integration framework.
  • Review critical infrastructure PRs and guide engineers on distributed systems design.
  • Implement new APIs and services to unlock the next generation of subscription management and analytics features for merchants.
  • Design and develop internal tooling when you see opportunities to better enable yourself and other engineers.
  • Collaborate with your teammates on Eng, Design and Product Management to plan and execute on new projects.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience developing large-scale, resilient services with well-defined APIs that interact with synchronous and asynchronous data processing pipelines.
  • Experience with Nest.js and Kubernetes and supporting highly available and reliable cloud based services.
  • Experience defining API schemas and working with REST APIs to communicate with the server
  • Experience with AWS (Kubernetes, SQS, Postgres, RDS), including the application of security best practices.
  • Experience working with the Shopify platform and APIs, especially around subscription or recurring payments.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools to improve productivity and quality.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic startup environment, demonstrating adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to take initiative.
  • A deep passion for crafting delightful experiences and learning new skills.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts across cross-functional teams.
Benefits
  • Make a meaningful impact at a high-growth startup
  • Work alongside exceptional Stayers who value rigor and velocity as well as serious fun
  • Solve complex, high-leverage problems that power hundreds of subscription brands
  • Learn from veteran platform engineers while solving complex, high-impact problems
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Hard Skills & Tools
Nest.jsKubernetesAPI developmentREST APIsAWSPostgresRDSGraphQLsubscription managementdata processing pipelines
Soft Skills
adaptabilitycuriosityinitiativeproblem solvingcommunicationcollaborationleadershipcreativitycritical thinkingteamwork