Staff Back-end Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Staff Back-end Engineer specializing in Platform development using Ruby OR Node.js. In this pivotal role, you will drive the design, development, and optimization of scalable back-end systems that power our innovative platform solutions. Your expertise will enable seamless integration, robust APIs, and high-performance microservices that elevate user experience and operational efficiency. Join us to be at the forefront of cutting-edge web development and cloud-based architecture, contributing to a vibrant team committed to technological excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Strong experience building and scaling backend systems using Ruby on Rails and/or Node.js.
• Proven ability to operate at a Staff or senior technical leadership level, driving architectural decisions and mentoring engineers.
• Experience designing robust APIs and backend services that support complex business domains and integrations.
• Strong experience working with relational and NoSQL databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating systems in AWS cloud environments.
• Experience working with containerized services and orchestration, particularly AWS ECS.
• Experience building and maintaining reliable, scalable production systems with strong operational ownership.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools, such as Datadog, to ensure system reliability and performance.

Pay

$60.00 - $100.00 per hour

Work Location

Hybrid remote in Manhattan, NY 10008