Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Description:

• Okendo is a customer marketing platform that helps Shopify brands create stronger connections with consumers.
• The Senior Backend Engineer will work with the Product Engineering team to enhance the Okendo platform, focusing on engineering excellence and a product-driven mindset.
• The role requires a strong foundation in software development principles and the ability to write clean, efficient code.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that meet business requirements.
• The engineer will engage in problem-solving, testing, and deploying software while adhering to established coding standards and best practices.
• The technology stack includes a serverless architecture on AWS, utilizing API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, Lambda (Node.js), DynamoDB, Aurora, OpenSearch, SQS, and SNS.
• The team uses Terraform for Infrastructure as Code, TypeScript for full-stack development, VS Code as the IDE, and Jira for Scrum management.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer is required.
• Candidates should possess a broad-level understanding of system architecture and the services used within the tech stack.
• Proficiency in product features and their usage is essential.
• Strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Effective communication skills are required to manage project updates and changes with team members.
• The ability to take ownership of multiple tasks and develop technical solutions with guidance is important.
• Candidates should demonstrate leadership qualities and actively participate in system design discussions.

Benefits:

• Okendo fosters a team-oriented culture that values trust, respect, and support among teammates.
• The company prioritizes customer success and encourages employees to champion customer interests.
• Employees are expected to strive for excellence and tackle challenging problems while maintaining a bias for action.
• Okendo promotes extreme ownership, encouraging employees to take responsibility for outcomes and proactively seek solutions.
• The company values integrity, ensuring that all employees act honestly and professionally.
• Okendo embraces an agile work environment, prioritizing growth and adaptability over bureaucracy.