Expertise in Backend Development: Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript best practices, along with experience in at least one other server-side language.
Database Mastery: You’re a SQL guru, particularly with PostgreSQL, handling query optimization, data migrations, and database modeling.
Solid Grasp of OOP and Design Patterns: Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns, with experience in building and extending classes
Scalability Focus: Experience in designing systems for scalability, ensuring they manage rapid growth and increasing demands efficiently.
High-Volume Performance: Proven expertise in optimizing systems for large transaction volumes, handling concurrency, idempotency, and performance under load.
API Development: Skilled in building APIs, including input validation, JWT tokens, and ensuring security & scalability through queue-based systems.
Experience: at least 4 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
You’re the Engineer We’re Looking for if You:
Excel in Application Development: You thrive in designing, coding, testing, and maintaining applications using the tech stack mentioned above.
Thrive in Remote Collaboration: Excel in a remote-first environment with proactive communication and strong asynchronous collaboration skills to ensure alignment and effective teamwork. Youve successfully worked in distributed teams.
Blending Autonomy and Collaboration: You take ownership of projects while excelling in team environments, driving shared success.
Communicate Complex Ideas Easily: You can clearly explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Solve Problems with Optimism: Youre passionate about solving customer problems with your coding superpowers, and approach challenges with Default Optimism whilst maintaining a balanced perspective.
Business-Focused Development: You take a business-focused approach to software development, with a keen eye on delivering high-value outcomes for our clients.
Genuine Care: You embody our core value of Genuine Care, understanding how your work impacts our customers.
Extra brownie points if you:
Have SaaS experience: experience with SaaS products running 24/7 on major cloud vendors.
Familiar with Serverless Architecture: experience with serverless architecture on AWS.
Understand FinTech: knowledge of the Fintech Industry and its unique challenges.
