Remote Senior Backend Engineer (remote)

Description:

• Join Checkly as a Senior Backend Engineer and be part of the Monitoring as Code (MaC) movement.
• The position is fully remote, with an async-first approach, and requires working within time zones of GMT +/- 3 hours.
• The company is a remote-first startup focused on enabling developers to detect and resolve issues faster with code-first synthetic monitoring.
• The backend runs on Hapi.js and an AWS-based monitoring infrastructure, processing around 4000 API and Browser checks per minute.
• You will help build out new features and expand existing ones, working on scaling the backend platform to meet business demands.
• Checkly has a diverse team and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Requirements:

• You must have deep experience in building applications in a professional product (SaaS) environment, ideally with JavaScript / Node.js.
• A strong desire to have a business impact and the visibility that comes with working in a startup is essential.
• You should enjoy working in a growing company with experienced founders.
• Excellent communication skills in spoken and written English are required, along with the ability to assume good intentions.
• You must be autonomous and self-motivated in a remote work environment while also being open to collaborating with colleagues.
• A quick learner who enjoys the process of learning new things is preferred.
• You should have a passion for software development.
• Candidates must be located in the UTC-3 to UTC+3 time zones.

Benefits:

• The company offers a transparent salary structure, ensuring that pay is not dictated by negotiation skills.
• You will be part of a fast-growing, international, and remote team where you can make a real impact.
• The work environment is remote-first, with flexible work hours and an async-first culture.
• Employees receive stock options and 27 days of paid vacation plus local public holidays.
• Paid sick leave and up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave are provided.
• A $1,000 learning and visiting budget is available for professional development.
• There is a co-working budget or home office setup assistance.
• Company retreats are organized for team bonding.
• Various employment and contractor options are available.