The Gig.

As a Senior Backend Node.js Developer, you'll work on APIs and back-end systems of our products. Working within the software development team, you will assist in the development and architecture of a variety of products including our flagship product, Data-as-a-Service. This role is ideal for well-rounded, ambitious developers who are always looking for new challenges and improve on existing work.

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Responsibilities:

- Independently write code in JavaScript and related frameworks (Node.js, Nest.js, TypeScript, Express.JS)

- Use Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket to document and manage your work/code

- Build on top of AWS infrastructure and interact with data stores such as MongoDB

- Ensure quality assurance over your codebase and the code of your peers

- Contribute your knowledge and ideas to enhance the product and software development team

- Adhere to an agile development process, adopt our CI/CD process, and attend periodic meetings to provide updates

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Who You Are.

You are an exceptionally talented software developer with the ability and desire to work on challenging projects that require you to constantly master new skills and technologies.

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Skills:

- 5+ years of production coding experience with Node.js

- Good understanding of Web Services protocols such as REST

- API design for extensibility and portability and Solid understanding of the Software as a Service (SaaS) Strong

- Knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, etc.)

- Experience working with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, MongoDB, etc.)

- A high bar for code quality and craftsmanship

- Hands on experience with writing unit tests, and integration tests

- Experience developing with GIT or other version control systems

- Working knowledge of Agile (Scrum) Software Development Process methodologies

- Strong organizational skills, excellent communication and self-motivation skills

- Broad understanding of the design and architecture of modern web applications (containerization, automation CI/CD, etc.)

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Bonus Points:

- Start-up experience

- Experience in integrating payment and financial platforms (e.g. Stripe, QuickBooks, etc.)

- Experience with AWS and/or microservice environment

- Experience in Data Structures and Algorithms

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Why Railz?

‍We work hard, and we have fun. Success is what motivates us everyday to be the best and keep winning in the market. We offer a variety of perks to ensure our team can always work hard and play hard:

- Unlimited paid time off. Enough said.

- Health Spending Accounts

- Flexible work schedule

- Competitive salary, benefits and equity incentives for everyone!

- Hackathon events. For all who love to design and build.

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Please note: work remote policy in place temporarily due to COVID.

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