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Senior Backend Engineer | Feeld
Remote (Europe-based candidates only). Posted a month ago
The role
A Senior Backend Engineer will develop and deploy scalable backend systems and optimize performance for an inclusive dating application. You will work in a mobile-first environment using Node.js, NestJS, and AWS.
What you will do
- develop and deploy scalable and resilient backend systems utilizing NoSQL and event-driven technologies within cloud-first architectures
- take charge of in-depth investigations across backend systems and provide clear pathways to resolution
- optimize system performance to ensure reliability and availability
- develop real-time features using WebSockets
- collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and QA, to deliver high-quality features and enhancements
Required qualifications
- at least 5 years of experience in back-end development using Node.js
- demonstrated proficiency in backend development, with expertise in creating self-documented APIs using NestJS with GraphQL or REST
- strong understanding of event-driven architectures and NoSQL data storage
- strong proficiency in TypeScript
- hands-on experience with AWS services, including ECS, DynamoDB, SQS, EventBridge, and PostgreSQL
- hands-on experience building real-time features using WebSockets
- practical experience with observability and monitoring tools, such as Sentry, DataDog, CloudWatch, and Amplitude
- experience writing effective and reliable unit and integration tests
- experience working in a mobile-first company, with an understanding of the product from an engineering perspective
- full professional proficiency in English
- experience working in a collaborative environment, as well as being adaptable to different approaches
Nice to have
- experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
- experience with specialized services such as Apollo, Firebase Authentication, Stream Chat, Cloudflare, and Snowflake
- interest or experience in globally distributed systems and scalability
- interest or experience with ML/AI recommendation engines
- test-driven mindset with a focus on automation and efficiency
- familiarity with mobile development using React Native
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Wellbeing coverage
- Sport coverage
- Learning budget
- Paid vacations
- Paid sick leaves
- All public holidays are paid days off
Before you apply
- GT interview with Recruiter
- GT technical interview
- Client technical interview
- Final interview
- Reference check
About the company
GT connects the world’s best talent with product careers offered by high-growth companies. Feeld is a dating app that aims to create a safer and more inclusive space for people to experience relationships.