Senior Backend Engineer

Vogo

Senior Backend Engineer at Vogo, developing robust APIs and services for a global travel platform. Ensuring high performance and reliability while collaborating across teams in a hybrid environment.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeDallas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing robust APIs and services using Node.js and PostgreSQL, with a strong focus on optimizing SQL queries and leveraging AI tools for enhanced development workflows. Proven ability to tackle high-scale engineering challenges while mentoring team members and driving projects from concept to production.

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Node.jsPostgreSQLSQL OptimizationAI Tool IntegrationDevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

Backend Software EngineeringAPI DesignSQL Query DebuggingDistributed SystemsScalability Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringOwnership Mentality

Tools & Technologies

RedisGoogle CloudAWSCI/CDInfrastructure as Code

Industry Keywords

High-Volume PlatformsTechnical DebtRefactoringTechnical StandardsConsumer-Facing Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptNode.jsPostgresRedisSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, architect, and implement robust APIs and services using Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Redis
Optimize complex SQL queries and schemas to ensure lightning-fast performance across large datasets
Leverage AI coding tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, etc.) as a core part of your development workflow, and contribute to integrating AI/LLM-powered features into our platform
Tackle high-scale engineering challenges to ensure reliability and efficiency under heavy traffic
Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams on backend features
Proactively identify and resolve technical debt; lead refactoring projects to future-proof our stack
Participate in team standups, code reviews, and deployment processes
Mentor and support other engineers, helping to elevate team-wide technical excellence
Take ownership of projects and drive initiatives from concept to production
Help lead releases and share ownership of release readiness alongside other senior engineers
Mentor and support engineers across the team while helping establish and maintain technical standards and best practices
Act as a technical point of contact for your area, proactively flagging risks and pushing back on scope when something doesn't fit our stack

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of backend software engineering experience
Strong experience with Node.js and PostgreSQL (or equivalent relational databases)
Strong SQL skills - able to write, debug, and optimize complex queries on large datasets
Demonstrated AI fluency — actively uses AI tools in day-to-day engineering work
Experience working on high-volume, consumer-facing platforms
Solid understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and scalability principles
Experience with DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure (preferably Google Cloud or AWS), including CI/CD, monitoring, and infrastructure as code
Entrepreneurial mindset with a self-driven, ownership mentality
Excellent collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary + equity
100% company-paid health benefits for base plan coverage, with the option to upgrade to higher-tier plans
401(k) with company match
Unlimited, guilt-free vacation days
Annual wellness stipend (gym + other wellness activities)
Monthly house cleaning stipend
Annual travel allowance
Monthly cell phone & internet usage stipend
Charity donation company match
Employee referral bonus
Team offsites/activities