Backend Engineer

The Role

We are rethinking a core part of the grocery industry—one that’s long overdue for innovation. Millions of families are struggling to afford essentials, and we’re building a platform to help make groceries more accessible and affordable. If you’re passionate about purpose-driven technology and eager to build systems that have real-world impact, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres.
Architect backend systems for high scalability, availability, and performance.
Integrate third-party services and APIs to expand platform functionality.
Develop internal tools supporting operations, workflows, and machine learning initiatives.
Collaborate with frontend, product, and data teams to deliver impactful features rapidly.
Ensure security, testing, and proper documentation of all backend systems.
Optimize infrastructure for a fast-growing user base with high performance expectations.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Backend or Fullstack Engineer.
Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Azure Search.
Proven success in building and scaling eCommerce or marketplace platforms.
Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
Experience designing robust enterprise-level APIs that integrate seamlessly with mobile applications.
Solid coding practices: reusable components, test-driven development, and scalable architecture (e.g., event-driven, microservices).
Comfortable iterating quickly in a fast-paced startup environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly.

Key Competencies

High initiative and attention to detail.
Strong time management and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Critical thinking and adaptability to changing priorities or challenges.
Strong organizational skills and independence.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and use sound judgment to meet goals.
Comfortable navigating team structures and contributing across departments.

C - ST - 22072025

Wakapi Web

Backend Engineer

Key Skills

Related Jobs

AI Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer, Elixir (Mobile Core)

Engineer I - IAM

Related Jobs

AI Senior Software Engineer

Software Engineer, Elixir (Mobile Core)

Engineer I - IAM

Cookie Settings