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.

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.