Clickup

Staff Backend Engineer, Hierarchy

United States, Remote. Posted 6 months ago

The role

You will build and optimize tier 1 backend services for the ClickUp filesystem. This role involves developing scalable systems and architecting distributed systems using technologies like Typescript, Postgres, Kafka, and NestJS.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js (Express and NestJS).
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to drive projects forward.
  • Tune and optimize database queries for maximum efficiency and performance.
  • Optimize and improve existing code for better performance and user experience.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Share your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth.

Required qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience building backend services for SaaS products.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems.
  • Expertise in relational database query optimizations (prefer PostgreSQL).
  • Extensive background working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling challenges.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue).
  • Professional experience with NodeJs, Express, and NestJS

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Remote work options.
  • A supportive, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a rapidly growing company.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Before you apply

  • AI fluency is evaluated as part of the hiring process.
  • Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed and is based on business needs.
  • ClickUp may use artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to help review and screen applications.

About the company

ClickUp is an AI-native company building a converged AI workspace unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise search.