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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