Middle Backend Engineer ID68516

AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.<br><br><b>WHY JOIN US</b><br>If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!<br><br><b>ABOUT THE ROLE</b><br>We are looking for a <b>Middle Backend Engineer</b> to develop and maintain backend services powering a high-traffic community platform supporting Glassdoor and Fishbowl integrations. You will build RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and TypeScript, work with MongoDB and Redis for scalable application architecture, and support production deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines. The role requires strong performance optimization skills and the ability to collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.<br><br><b>WHAT YOU WILL DO</b><br>- Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript;<br>- Deliver sprint-scoped features and enhancements for the Community / Fishbowl Backend roadmap;<br>- Design, build, and maintain RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs;<br>- Work with MongoDB and Redis to support scalable application architecture;<br>- Troubleshoot and support production deployments through GitLab CI/CD pipelines;<br>- Monitor and improve application performance, scalability, and reliability;<br>- Identify and remediate performance bottlenecks, improving latency, throughput, and error rates;<br>- Provide production support, including bug fixes, incident response, and operational troubleshooting during work hours;<br>- Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle;<br>- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and platform stability.<br><br><b>MUST HAVES</b><br>- <b>2+ years of professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript</b>;<br>- Experience designing and implementing <b>RESTful</b> and/or <b>GraphQL APIs</b>;<br>- Hands-on experience with <b>MongoDB</b> and <b>Redis</b>;<br>- Experience working with production <b>CI/CD pipelines</b> (<b>GitLab CI</b> preferred);<br>- Ability to troubleshoot deployments and production-related issues;<br>- Familiarity with containerized deployments and general containerization concepts;<br>- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on performance optimization and scalability;<br>- Experience working in collaborative Agile development environments;<br>- Upper-intermediate English level.<br><br><b>NICE TO HAVES</b><br>- Experience with transactional email platforms such as <b>SendGrid</b>;<br>- Exposure to <b>SQL</b> and warehouse databases such as <b>Snowflake</b> or <b>Redshift</b>;<br>- Experience supporting high-traffic consumer-facing applications;<br>- Familiarity with observability, monitoring, and incident management practices.<br><br><b>PERKS AND BENEFITS</b><br>- <b>Professional growth</b>: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.<br>- <b>Competitive compensation</b>: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets.<br>- <b>Exciting projects</b>: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies.<br>- <b>Flextime</b>: Flexible schedule with remote and office options.<br><br>

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