Senior backend developer

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Senior Backend Developer with strong experience in building distributed systems and scalable backend services. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a product-focused environment and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges.

You’ll play a central role in designing and developing the systems that power our core platform, working closely with product and engineering leadership.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You bring years of hands-on backend development experience and enjoy owning systems end-to-end

• You take pride in writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

• You are comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with evolving requirements

• You enjoy tackling real-world problems with practical, efficient solutions

• You leverage modern AI tools to enhance productivity without sacrificing code quality

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect and develop scalable backend services and APIs

• Take ownership of core systems, from design through deployment and monitoring

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across the platform

• Operate with an AI-native mindset—constantly exploring, adopting, and maximizing cutting-edge AI tools to streamline development and eliminate repetitive work.

• Participate in system design discussions and influence technical direction

• Improve internal tooling, processes, and engineering standards

• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability

A Typical Day

• Focused development time building new features or improving system performance

• Reviewing code and contributing feedback to maintain high engineering standards

• Collaborating with product stakeholders on upcoming features

• Investigating and resolving production or integration issues

Tech Stack

• Backend: Node.js, TypeScript

• Databases: SQL, MongoDB, Redis

• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS

• Architecture: Microservices

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of backend development experience

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript

• Experience designing and maintaining scalable, distributed systems

• Solid understanding of databases (relational and NoSQL)

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS

• Experience with performance optimization and system reliability

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

• Excellent communication skills in English

Nice to Have

• Experience in high-scale consumer platforms or travel-tech

• Background in event-driven architectures

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Experience working in startup environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location

• Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup

• Budget for equipment and professional development

• Opportunity to grow with a scaling product and influence its direction

Hiring Process

• Introductory conversation

• Technical assessment (practical task)

• Technical interview focused on your solution

• Final conversation with leadership

• Offer stage