Senior Back End Engineer
Ground News · Remote · Remote - Canada ·
COMPENSATION
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- Senior Back End Engineer
- Fully remote position
- TypeScript + Node.js
- 5+ years experience
- Consumer product scale
Join the backend chapter at Ground News to work on the infrastructure that serves millions of readers. You will design and ship backend services while improving observability, reliability, and performance for a subscription-based media platform.
What you'll do
- Take ownership of customer-facing features and ship within weeks
- Manage projects from conception through design to delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into solutions
- Improve system observability, reliability, and performance
- Plan and execute safe rollouts with risk mitigation
What you'll need
- At least 5 years of experience with TypeScript
- At least 3 years of experience with Node.js
- At least 3 years working with Relational Databases
- Experience with ElasticSearch, Redis, or Valkey
- Track record of shipping reliable consumer products
- Ability to write efficient and scalable code
Stack
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- MySQL
- Postgres
- ElasticSearch
- Redis
- Valkey
How you'll work
- Fully remote role
- Based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
What you get
- Freedom to work remotely
- Focus on personal and professional growth
- Collaborative and creative culture