The job title is Backend Engineer (Founding Team – MVP & Scale).
The work arrangement is remote, with hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.
This is a full-time position with a competitive base salary in USD.
The industry focus is PropTech, B2B SaaS, and Real Estate Technology.
The work schedule is 40 hours per week.
The role involves building the backend using Ruby on Rails or Node.js + TypeScript, focusing on speed of development and maintainability.
Responsibilities include developing RESTful APIs, connecting to third-party vendor APIs, handling core business logic, and using platforms like Heroku for deployments.
The position requires prioritizing simplicity and reliability during the MVP phase and refactoring into scalable services post-MVP.
The candidate will collaborate directly with the founder and front-end engineer to bring the platform to life.
Requirements:
Candidates should have 3–6+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in product-focused environments.
Strong proficiency in at least one of the following: Ruby on Rails, Node.js, or TypeScript is required.
Skills in API design, authentication flows, pagination, and rate limiting are necessary.
Experience integrating with third-party systems through REST, EDI, or webhook-based APIs is essential.
A pragmatic mindset is needed to prioritize trade-offs and avoid gold-plating during the MVP phase.
Candidates must be comfortable wearing multiple hats, iterating quickly, and owning backend product decisions.
Experience in B2B SaaS, marketplaces, real estate tech, or procurement platforms is preferred.
Benefits:
Professional development opportunities include an annual learning budget for books, courses, and conferences.
Mentorship from startup veterans with experience at companies like Looker, GitHub, and Mulesoft is provided.
The role offers the chance to help shape a growing brand that influences fintech innovation.
Inspiring workspaces are available in Berlin, New York, and London, along with travel opportunities.
A flat hierarchy allows for direct interaction with founders and the opportunity for ideas to be heard.
A flexible work setup includes equipment of the candidate's choice and strong home office support.
