16h ago

Senior Backend Engineer

New York

$190k-$210k / year

full-timesenior Remotemedia

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design, build, and maintain backend systems powering a crypto media and research platform with 1M+ monthly active users. You'll own the backend layer from high-performance APIs to database architecture, directly impacting scalability and reliability.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Architect and ship backend systems scalable to millions of requests per day
  • Design, implement, and optimize APIs for research and media products
  • Own database design, optimization, and reliability with MySQL/Postgres
  • Implement caching and performance strategies with Redis

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional backend experience
  • Proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js
  • Experience designing high-throughput APIs (1M+ requests/day)
  • Strong relational database skills in MySQL or PostgreSQL

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with NestJS and TypeORM
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Hands-on experience in the crypto space

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🏥 100% Medical Coverage for you (close to fully paid)
  • 🏖️ Flexible PTO no limit on vacation days
  • 👶 14 weeks paid parental leave
  • 💰 Hardware Stipend for tools and technology
  • 📚 Learning & Growth Stipend for professional development
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