Backend Founding Engineer

Open Systems Technologies — United States · Posted ~3 hours ago

Senior Full-time Onsite No Visa $180000-$230000 + equity

Skills

JavaScript Node.js Express.js API development PostgreSQL backend architecture fintech applications APIs

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

An early-stage engineering role for a backend specialist who will design APIs, build scalable features, solve customer problems, and contribute directly to product direction.

Highlights

Founding engineering opportunity with ownership over backend architecture, product development, and direct impact in an early-stage environment.

Description

A start up is looking for a Backend Founding Engineer to join their team. Location: NYC; Must be able to work in NYC 4 days onsite per week Compensation: $180-230k + Equity Must have worked at early stage start-ups! US Citizens/GC Holders; no C2C/3rd parties Responsibilities: Independently communicate with Customer Support to investigate and resolve customer-reported issuesDesign database schemas and APIs for small-to-medium scoped featuresImplement features following internal engineering principles and guidelinesProvide estimates for their own work and communicate progress and risks proactively to the team Qualifications: Deep experience with and understanding of: JavaScript (5+ years)Node.js (5+ years)Express.js framework (2+ years)APIs (5+ years)/Building fintech backend APIs (1+ years)Databases (PostGreSQL) (2+ years)Architecture (2+ years)Fintech web applications (1+ years) Ability to see challenges as opportunities to level up, high-achieving and goal-orientedA collaborative spirit and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, highly collaborative and transparent in your work, output, and decision makingPassion for creative thinking and bold ideas for growing the business/enhancing customer experienceExpert time management and organizational skills