Senior/Staff Back-end Engineer

Description

• Design and build scalable backend services that power our core marketplace platform • Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure on GCP using Terraform, ensuring reliability and cost efficiency as we scale • Build integrations with utility data sources, supplier APIs, and third-party services across multiple energy markets • Create robust data pipelines for real-time rate monitoring and market intelligence • Partner with product and cross-functional partners to translate system and supplier needs into high-performing, resilient experiences. Take product ownership on select features and projects when necessary • Collaborate closely with a small team where your code ships fast (multiple daily prod deploys) and your architectural decisions matter • Leverage AI tools and workflows and uplevel the team around you

Requirements

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience with production systems at scale • Strong JavaScript/TypeScript expertise: Node.js for backend services, familiarity with Nest.js a plus • Hands-on experience managing cloud environments including serverless and event driven systems built on native cloud tooling (GCP experience preferred) • Terraform proficiency for infrastructure-as-code; you've managed real cloud environments, not just tutorials • Comfort with databases (SQL, ideally Postgres), API design, and async processing patterns • AI fluency: you actively use AI coding tools and are eager to push the boundaries of AI-augmented development • Bias toward shipping; you thrive in environments with ambiguity and move fast without sacrificing quality • Interest in energy, climate tech, or marketplace products is a strong plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary + meaningful equity + benefits • Remote-friendly with occasional in-person collaboration as needed

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