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Backend Founding Engineer

Open Systems Technologies — United States · Posted ~1 day ago

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

Skills

JavaScript Node.js Express.js REST APIs PostgreSQL Database design Backend architecture Fintech APIs REST API

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Summary

A founding backend engineering role at an early-stage technology company. The engineer builds APIs, designs databases, develops product features, and works closely with stakeholders to solve customer challenges.

Highlights

High-impact founding engineering opportunity with strong compensation, equity participation, and ownership of backend systems.

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