Backend Engineer, Typescript - Node.js

Description

• Join the team redefining how the world experiences design.

• Supporting the development of backend systems with Node.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL that help create interactive data visualisations used by millions worldwide

• Contributing to system reliability through observability practices, monitoring, and deployment automation, with mentorship from team members

• Implementing and testing important features within our visualisation platform

• Collaborating on data handling processes to support effective visualisations while maintaining system flexibility

• Working in a cross-functional team to develop both server-side APIs and frontend client solutions

• Participating in code reviews and technical discussions to share knowledge and improve our engineering practices

• Joining our on-call rotation with structured support, learning incident response while helping improve our systems

Requirements

• You showcase enthusiasm for learning and growth in a collaborative environment

• You hands-on experience using AI in coding to drive greater impact

• You bring a balanced approach to technical solutions, focusing on team impact

• You have an interest in helping people communicate effectively with data

• You have experience working with TypeScript/JavaScript, Node.js, and some familiarity with AWS infrastructure

• You previously built API solutions and worked with databases like PostgreSQL

• You are interested in learning about system observability and reliable services

• You have the ability to write clean, tested code with clear documentation

• You have some experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing

Benefits

• Equity packages - we want our success to be yours too

• Inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents & carers

• An annual Vibe & Thrive allowance to support your wellbeing, social connection, office setup & more

• Flexible leave options that empower you to be a force for good, take time to recharge and supports you personally

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