Backend Engineer (Node)

We're looking for a mid-to-senior backend developer to join a fast-moving sports media startup building a mobile app with video content and live scores. This is a full-ownership role where you'll own backend features end-to-end, from architecture decisions to deployment, including infrastructure. You must be available during US business hours (PT/ET overlap).

Design and build RESTful APIs with a focus on performance and scalability. Deploy and manage AWS cloud infrastructure including ECS Fargate, Aurora, DynamoDB, ElastiCache, and S3. Write and maintain CI/CD pipelines, work with Docker, and diagnose and resolve production issues independently.

Collaborate asynchronously with a small, distributed team. You'll operate on both sides of the stack without a dedicated DevOps engineer. Strong Git workflow and experience shipping production consumer apps are expected. Clear written communication in English is required.

As a key member of a fast-moving startup, you'll have significant impact on product direction and architecture. You'll shape the backend infrastructure from the ground up and work with real-time systems including WebSockets and pub/sub.