xpate

Senior Backend Developer

xpate

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSDynamoDBJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPostgresTypeScript

About the role

  • Build and evolve Lambda-first microservices that handle real money flows and integrations
  • Design REST APIs with type-safe schemas (Zod) and contracts that don’t rot
  • Model data in DynamoDB and use PostgreSQL when relational fits better
  • Ship event-driven workflows with SQS/EventBridge/Step Functions
  • Ensure observability: structured logging, distributed tracing, actionable metrics
  • Write tests that protect releases and keep quality bars high

Requirements

  • Strong hands-on backend engineering experience in TypeScript / Node.js
  • Real AWS production experience (built, operated, debugged, and fixed systems in production)
  • Ability to ship fast without trashing quality: clean code, predictable delivery, and solid engineering fundamentals
  • Use AI tools daily to accelerate output and improve outcomes
  • English at B2+ level (the team is English-speaking)
Benefits
  • Private health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible hours
  • Hybrid/remote work options
  • Top-of-the-line Apple gear
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Hard Skills & Tools
TypeScriptNode.jsAWSDynamoDBPostgreSQLREST APIsZodSQSEventBridgeStep Functions
Soft Skills
clean codepredictable deliverysolid engineering fundamentalsability to ship fastquality assurance