Senior Software Engineer

Context We are a fast-growing startup that has experienced tremendous growth over the past few months, achieving 5x revenue growth in the last 12 months and a 10x increase in usage over the same period. As we continue on this upward trajectory, we are expanding our team to support our rapidly scaling infrastructure and ensure we can meet the demands of our ever-growing user base. Mission As a Full-Stack Engineer, you will design, build, and optimize scalable applications. You will own features end-to-end and work closely with stakeholders to take ideas from concept to release, maintain & scale. This role demands a hands-on approach, strong motivation, and a drive to seek the best solutions while maintaining high-quality standards. Key Responsibilities Own Features from 0 to 1 : Take complete ownership of features, collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver them to production. Ensure every detail is addressed through to the finish line. Scalable Infrastructure : Collaborate with infrastructure teams to design systems that efficiently handle increasing traffic and usage. Build and Scale Applications : Develop and maintain scalable, high-quality features and applications. Ensure Code Quality by Promoting the adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and maintaining high standards for reliability and maintainability. Integrations Between Frontend and Backend : Design and build systems that simplify and enhance integrations between front-end and back-end applications, enabling seamless communication and efficient data exchange. Support Collaboration : Partner with the support team to diagnose and resolve complex issues, improving tools and processes to enhance the customer experience. Observability and Monitoring : Strengthen our observability by integrating and improving tools that provide insights into application health and performance. Who We Are Looking For We seek a Senior Software Engineer who thrives in high-growth environments and combines technical expertise with relentless motivation. You’ll take pride in building scalable systems, owning features end-to-end, and delivering user value. Key Qualifications Node.js, TypeScript & React Expertise : Extensive experience with NodeJS, TS, & React, leveraging modern development patterns and best practices. Event-Driven Architecture : Proven experience building event-driven systems using tools like message brokers or similar technologies. TDD Focus : Commitment to Test-Driven Development (TDD) and a strong track record of delivering high-quality code. Scalable Applications : Experience designing and maintaining systems that perform under heavy traffic and scale with user demand. Monitoring Tools : Proficiency with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) for monitoring and maintaining system health. Ownership Mindset : Demonstrated ability to take ownership of features, from initial design through production release. Ultra-motivated and Hands-On : Eager to dive into the code and solve challenging problems with enthusiasm and focus. Seek the Best Solutions : Continuously evaluate and implement the best tools, technologies, and methodologies to solve problems effectively and innovate within the team. Thrives in Chaos : Ability to embrace and adapt to the fast-paced, dynamic environment of a high-scaling startup, maintaining focus and effectiveness amidst ambiguity. Bonus Qualifications Media Processing : Experience with video and audio processing, streaming technologies, or related workloads. AI Integration : Worked with artificial intelligence systems or tools, either integrating AI features into applications or ensuring smooth collaboration with AI-based solutions. Start-Up Experience : Prior experience working at a fast-growing, large-scale startup is a strong plus. Diverse Technical Knowledge : A valuable asset is familiarity with additional programming languages, design patterns, or architectural paradigms.