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ClickUpClickUpUnited States

Staff Backend Engineer, Hierarchy

Builds and scales core backend services for ClickUp's filesystem and productivity platform, optimizing databases and distributed systems. Requires 8+ years experience with Node.js, NestJS, Postgres, and microservices architecture.

200k – 250k/yr
Remote8+ YOEBackend Engineering

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js (Express and NestJS).
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to drive projects forward.
  • Tune and optimize database queries for maximum efficiency and performance.
  • Optimize and improve existing code for better performance and user experience.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Share your knowledge and expertise to foster a culture of learning and growth.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional experience building backend services for SaaS products.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems.
  • Expertise in relational database query optimizations (prefer PostgreSQL).
  • Extensive background working with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.).
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling challenges.
  • Strong communication skills, as collaboration is key to our success.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with frontend technologies (Angular, React, Vue).
  • Professional experience with NodeJs, Express, and NestJS

Skills

Node.jsNestjsExpressPostgresKafkaTypeScriptAWSDockerKubernetesSQLNoSQLREST APIsGit

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