Instaleap

Backend Engineer Mid - Node | Typescript

Instaleap Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

Software Development · 51-200 employees

Sep 08
typescript Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Take end-to-end ownership of features from problem understanding to solution delivery while maintaining backend services and microservices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve production issues and contribute to the design of new services.

What they look for

Node.js TypeScript Backend development Microservices Databases Messaging systems Software engineering Production support Problem-solving Collaboration Business mindset Adaptability Proactivity AI tools

Requirements

Requires 3+ years of software engineering experience with strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js. Candidates should have experience with microservices, databases, and working in product-focused or high-growth environments.

Benefits

Hybrid work Flexible hours Additional vacation days Half day off on birthday Educational budget Workstation equipment Health insurance

Full description

What would you do?

  • Take end-to-end ownership of features, from understanding the problem to delivering a solution that creates value for users.
  • Build, maintain, and improve backend services and microservices.
  • Work closely with Frontend, QA, Product, and other Engineering roles to deliver solutions.
  • Investigate and solve production issues, including participating in the on-call rotation.
  • Contribute to the design and development of new services while continuously improving existing ones.
  • Look beyond the code to understand the business and user impact of what you build.

🙌🏼 Your experience has been shaped by

  • 3+ years of experience in Software Engineering.
  • Strong backend development experience, ideally with TypeScript and Node.js.
  • Experience working with microservices, databases, and messaging systems.
  • Experience working in product companies, SaaS, startups, or high-growth environments.
  • Experience collaborating closely with Product, QA, Frontend, and other technical teams.
  • Experience owning features or services in production is a plus.
  • B2+ English level.

🚀 Your SuperPowers

  • Ownership: You take responsibility from the beginning of a problem until the solution is successfully delivered.
  • Problem-solving: You enjoy understanding complex problems and finding practical solutions.
  • Business mindset: You care about the user and the impact your work has on the business.
  • Collaboration: You work well with different teams and are comfortable sharing ideas and challenging assumptions.
  • Curiosity: You’re open to learning new technologies and ways of working, including AI tools.
  • Adaptability: You’re comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.
  • Proactivity: You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do—you identify opportunities and take action.

🪄 What we bring to the table

  • 🌎 Hybrid Work: Work together as a team.
  • 👩🏿‍💻 Flexible hours: We trust your work and skills.
  • 🏖️ Additional days off to vacations.
  • 🎂 Half day off on your birthday.
  • 📚 Access to Educational Budget.
  • 💻 Workstation Paid BYOD or company-provided machine. Different options to satisfy your palate.
  • 🏥Health insurance: Get the attention and care that you deserve. Available in some countries.

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