Senior Backend Engineer: High-Performance Node.js & TS

Zencastr United States

About the role

This fully remote Senior Backend Engineer role is for a United States-based developer building high-performance services with Node.js and TypeScript at Zencastr. You will work on scalable consumer applications for a podcasting platform that handles recording, editing, hosting, and distribution. The posting seeks someone with more than five years of relevant application-development experience.

What you’ll do

  • Build and operate high-performance backend applications.
  • Develop scalable services for a consumer-facing media platform.
  • Work with engineers on distributed product development.
  • Use the company's backend and data technologies to support recording and content workflows.

What they’re looking for

  • More than 5 years of experience developing high-performance applications.
  • Strong proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Knowledge of scalable consumer applications.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fully distributed team.

What’s on offer

  • Fully distributed remote work for candidates in the United States.
  • Equity in a profitable company.
  • Health insurance.
  • Four weeks of paid time off.

Questions about this role

Is this backend engineering role remote?

Yes. It is a fully distributed remote role for candidates in the United States.

What technologies are required?

The posting specifically calls for TypeScript and Node.js proficiency.

How much experience is required?

The posting asks for more than five years of high-performance application-development experience.

What benefits are included?

The posting lists health insurance, four weeks of paid time off, and equity in a profitable company.

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