Mid-to-senior level backend engineering experience with Node.js and TypeScript Solid hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, services, and backend workflow logic Ability to operate independently and unblock yourself Experience engaging directly with clients or stakeholders Familiarity with backend testing (unit, functional/e2e, load), security audits, debugging, observability, alerting, and performance optimization Experience working with relational databases (like PostgreSQL), index/query optimization, backend validation, and coding APIs defensively against user input Comfort working in Agile environments Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally Bachelor's Degree