Remote Senior Backend Engineer, Access Control

Description:

• Webflow is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for the Access Control team, focusing on permission systems and secure software development.
• The team is responsible for the Roles & Permissions framework used by all of Engineering to manage user access to resources within the webflow.com application.
• The role is remote-first, available to candidates in the United States and parts of Canada, and is a full-time, permanent position.
• The cash compensation is based on geographic location, experience, and skills, with specific pay zones outlined for the U.S. and Canada.
• Responsibilities include architecting, designing, and implementing scalable multi-tenant backend services and APIs using technologies such as Node.js, Javascript/Typescript, MongoDB, GraphQL, and AWS.
• The engineer will lead projects, produce high-quality code, collaborate with product managers and designers, mentor junior engineers, and participate in engineering citizenship activities.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in developing and deploying web applications with a proven track record of shipping code.
• Familiarity with Node.js and TypeScript is required, along with the ability to write scalable services and APIs using technologies like Express.js and MongoDB.
• Experience in debugging production issues across services and multiple levels of the stack is necessary.
• Proven experience in building complex web systems and familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Playwright, or Cypress is essential.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in an agile environment that encourages safe-to-fail practices.

Benefits:

• Employees will receive equity ownership (RSUs) in a growing, privately-owned company.
• The company offers 100% employer-paid healthcare, vision, and dental insurance coverage for employees and their dependents, along with various flexible spending accounts.
• There is a provision for 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all caregivers, with additional support for birthing parents.
• Employees enjoy flexible PTO with a minimum of 10 days paid time off annually and access to a sabbatical program.
• Additional benefits include mental wellness support, monthly stipends for health and wellness, professional career coaching, and a 401k plan.
• Employees also have access to discounted pet insurance and commuter benefits for in-office work.