Software Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +36 more states.

📋 Description

• Create and maintain backend microservices using TypeScript and NestJS, deployed through AWS ECS.

• Design, implement, and document secure and efficient RESTful APIs.

• Transition legacy AWS Lambda functions into containerized ECS services.

• Refactor and re-architect existing systems to enhance performance, maintainability, and platform consistency.

• Collaborate with front-end and mobile teams, product managers, and designers to deliver comprehensive features.

• Clarify requirements, review designs, and ensure seamless integration across services.

• Write clean, tested code and engage in peer code reviews.

• Maintain unit and integration tests while improving CI/CD pipelines.

• Take ownership of service reliability, monitor performance, and troubleshoot production issues.

• Participate in a rotating 24/7 on-call schedule.

• Assist in evolving APIs from REST to GraphQL and integrate billing platforms such as Stripe, Apple, and Google.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of professional software engineering experience in building backend or full-stack applications within a cloud environment.

• Strong expertise in TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js; familiarity with NestJS is highly preferred, or similar frameworks like Express/Koa with a readiness to learn NestJS.

• Solid understanding of AWS services and architecture, including containerized applications in AWS ECS, EKS, or similar services.

• Familiarity with microservices, distributed systems, and event-driven architecture.

• Experience in designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs, focusing on API security and performance.

• Proficient with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and skilled in query/data-access optimization.

• Comfortable working with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch and Datadog.

• Ability to navigate across unfamiliar projects, services, and technology stacks.

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Preferred: Familiarity with microservice design patterns, REST, gRPC, message queues, API gateways, service mesh, Claude Code or similar AI coding assistants, and DevOps/SRE practices, as well as experience with Stripe and Apple App Store or Google Play subscription platforms.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible working hours and the option for remote work.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Friendly and inclusive company culture.