Remote Senior BackEnd Engineer

Description:

• VendorPM is seeking a Senior BackEnd Engineer to join their remote team.
• The company focuses on modernizing vendor and property manager collaboration through vendor management and procurement software.
• The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and ExpressJS.
• Responsibilities include working with PostgreSQL databases, optimizing queries, and ensuring database performance.
• The engineer will implement and optimize REST and GraphQL APIs for seamless integration between frontend and backend.
• The position requires building scalable and secure applications using AWS services such as RDS and Lambda.
• The engineer will leverage Node.js internals to build efficient systems and break down complex projects into manageable tasks.
• Collaboration with frontend engineers, designers, and product managers is essential for feature delivery.
• The role includes contributing to code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring code quality through testing and documentation.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on backend development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, Node.js, and TypeScript is required.
• A deep understanding of Node.js internals, including the event loop and asynchronous programming patterns, is necessary.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL and the ability to write and optimize SQL queries is essential.
• Hands-on experience with GraphQL, ExpressJS, and Knex ORM is required.
• Familiarity with AWS services, particularly RDS, Lambda, and CI/CD pipelines, is important.
• Proficiency in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and serverless functions is needed.
• A strong understanding of software development best practices, including code reviews and automated testing, is required.
• Candidates should be able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• The position offers a pivotal role at a high-growth, venture-backed company.
• A competitive compensation package is provided.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision care, and life insurance, are included.
• Employees receive 3 weeks of vacation plus paid wellness days.
• The company promotes a real work/life balance and hosts team events.
• A collaborative, tight-knit team environment is fostered.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities are available.
• Employer top-ups for maternity and parental leave are offered.
• Employees are eligible for stock options and can work remotely.