Principal Backend Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Principal Backend Engineer - Join HireBus and Revolutionize Small Business Hiring!
At HireBus, we're on a mission to transform the way small businesses hire top talent. By combining cutting-edge AI technology with powerful psychological insights, we help owners focus on the top 1% of candidates, ensuring they make the best possible hires. If you're passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems and making a difference in the lives of small business owners, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Who You Are
A visionary who thrives on tackling challenges that others haven't dared to solveA believer in the power of technology to make our lives betterObsessed with understanding and serving our users - the hardworking, independent small business owners who are the backbone of our communitiesFearless in the face of opportunity, ready to sprint towards incredible solutionsA technologically savvy genius excited to push the boundaries of what's possible
What You'll Do
Architect and build scalable, test-driven backend systems that power our AI-driven hiring platformCollaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutionsOptimize our algorithms and data structures to ensure top performance as our user base growsImplement best practices for logging, monitoring, error handling, and CI/CD to maintain a reliable and efficient systemMentor and guide other team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvementContribute to our inclusive, supportive, and highly collaborative work environmentIdentify and advocate for new technologies that will give a competitive advantage on the bleeding edge
What You'll Bring:
Proven track record of building and scaling production APIs in a fast-paced environmentStrong foundation in test-driven development, event-driven design, and domain-driven designExperience with Node.js, TypeScript, AWS (Lambda, CDK, SQS, EKS), and MySQLFamiliarity with advanced algorithms, data structures, and database designExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to break down complex issues into manageable tasksStrong communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesBonus points for experience with serverless frameworks like SST, mentoring junior developers, or leading small teams
Our Tech Stack
Node.js, TypeScript, Vitest/Jest for backend developmentMySQL for data storage and retrievalAWS ecosystem (Lambda, CDK, SQS, EKS) for scalable, serverless infrastructureSST for streamlined serverless development and deploymentNote: we are
At HireBus, we're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive, and highly collaborative work environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and make a real impact. We value diversity and believe that our differences make us stronger. If you're excited about the chance to work on cutting-edge technology, solve complex problems, and make a difference in the lives of small business owners, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now and join us on our mission to revolutionize small business hiring!
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