Remote Node.js Senior Backend Engineer @ NetFire

Education High school diploma or GED required. Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering or related fields is a plus, but not required. Technical certifications or demonstrated self-directed learning also welcomed. Experience Minimum 5 years of professional backend engineering experience Demonstrated experience with relational databases and DevOps practices. GitHub/portfolio showing previous backend, DevOps, and testing projects is a plus Skills Proficiency Level: Extensive Node.js / Typescript-based backend development (NestJS) SQL and relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, or similar) CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and cloud environments Caching and message queues (NATS, RabbitMQ, Kafka) Proficiency Level: Working REST and GraphQL APIs (both client and server side) Dockerized deployments Monitoring & logging: Prometheus, Sentry, ELK etc Proficiency Level: Optional Frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, or similar) Testing frameworks (unit + E2E, e.g., Jest, Playwright, Cypress) Knowledge of frontend web design principles and responsive design Container orchestration: K8s Experience with other programming languages (Golang, Python, Rust, etc.) Exposure to cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure) Ignite the possibilities with NetFire. We tackle complex systems problems and give engineers the space to define and own the architecture of products that matter. Here’s what we can provide: Hard technical problems: scalability, performance, architecture, real tradeoffs. Ownership: freedom to make real decisions, not just implement tickets. Craft: building elegant, lasting systems. Peers: working with other great engineers to admire and learn from. We’re a US-based company looking for a Remote Node.js Senior Backend Engineer to lead our efforts in ensuring high-quality user experiences across our ecosystem. You’ll focus on building the backbone of our cloud platform and AI-powered tools. While you may occasionally touch frontend systems, your primary focus will be backend Node.js development, databases, DevOps, and ensuring software quality through robust testing practices. ,[Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js (NestJS, ExpressJS, or similar frameworks)., Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into reliable backend systems., Architect and optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, or others) to ensure performance, scalability, and data integrity., Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure configurations, and deployment workflows to support rapid and reliable releases., Implement and maintain comprehensive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end (E2E) tests, to ensure software reliability and resilience., Provide technical mentorship, conduct thoughtful code reviews, and help establish engineering best practices., Write high-quality, maintainable code while balancing speed and long-term sustainability., Partner with leadership and peers to shape new product features and influence technical strategy., Document technical decisions, system architecture, and coding standards for the broader engineering team., Investigate and integrate with third-party APIs (REST, GraphQL) such as Stripe and others to extend product capabilities., Troubleshoot production issues, analyze root causes, and implement long-term solutions., Provide accurate effort estimates for assigned work and contribute to sprint planning.] Requirements: Node.js, NestJS, Golang, Python, Rust, React, Next.js Tools: Jira, Notion, GitHub, GIT, Agile, Kanban.