Backend Developer

Job Description for Backend developer role (Node.js) at Maker

• We are looking for developers with solid fundamentals in software development, systems, troubleshooting, sharp coding skills, and a passion for working on the latest technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• As a backend developer, your job will be highly technical and hands-on.
• You will also need to manage our infrastructure on Vercel, AWS, Fastly, and Cloudflare.
• Our stack is mostly Node.js (using Rescript) running on serverless functions.

Your typical day-to-day will involve:

• Taking complete ownership of Maker's technology platform development including hands-on development, backend architecture, technical support, and technology strategy.
• Exploring and evaluating new developments in tech that can benefit our products and platform, or the operational effectiveness of the software development team.

Must have:

• 8+ years be a writer of clean, readable, and maintainable code and tests
• experience in building Node.js applications
• have the experience building APIs and integrating with third-party APIs
• Having experience working on an internal product (an application or CMS) is a plus
• have worked on key functionality for a cloud-based product
• have experience with test-driven development and unit testing
• experience in software engineering and architecture (experience working in a product-based startup is a plus).
• experience building at least two products from scratch, and then scaling them from 10X to 100X.
• Good communication skills

Location: Remote

Location of work: Remote - EST/PST