DRH Search
We're assisting a well-funded startup with their search for Senior Backend Engineers. They've created a platform marketplace for sports cards and collectibles. They're hiring multiple engineers in this capacity and the role will be onsite in their SF office.
What you'll do:
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres Leverage AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Tabnine) to improve development speed, code quality, and system reliability Architect and optimize systems for high scalability and performance as the business rapidly expands Implement third-party integrations and external APIs to enhance the platform's capabilities Develop and maintain internal tools that support fulfillment operations, internal workflows, and machine learning initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and frontend teams to ship high-impact features quickly Ensure backend systems are secure, well-documented, and thoroughly tested
Ideal candidate traits:
4 - 12 years of experience as a software engineer working on complex problems in backend engineering Previously architected and added to complex backend systems and APIs - should be a great problem solver and experienced engineer Previous experience building and scaling online marketplace platforms (Airbnb, SeatGeek, etc.) Deep understanding of events driven architecture, distributed systems, API development, and building internal workflows Strong in TypeScript, Node.js, Python Familiar with Postgres and general infrastructure platforms - AWS and/or GCP, Docker, Terraform Extremely good communicator who is able to be upfront and take a high level of ownership
What you'll do:
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres Leverage AI-powered coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Tabnine) to improve development speed, code quality, and system reliability Architect and optimize systems for high scalability and performance as the business rapidly expands Implement third-party integrations and external APIs to enhance the platform's capabilities Develop and maintain internal tools that support fulfillment operations, internal workflows, and machine learning initiatives Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and frontend teams to ship high-impact features quickly Ensure backend systems are secure, well-documented, and thoroughly tested
Ideal candidate traits:
4 - 12 years of experience as a software engineer working on complex problems in backend engineering Previously architected and added to complex backend systems and APIs - should be a great problem solver and experienced engineer Previous experience building and scaling online marketplace platforms (Airbnb, SeatGeek, etc.) Deep understanding of events driven architecture, distributed systems, API development, and building internal workflows Strong in TypeScript, Node.js, Python Familiar with Postgres and general infrastructure platforms - AWS and/or GCP, Docker, Terraform Extremely good communicator who is able to be upfront and take a high level of ownership