# Staff Backend Engineer, Hierarchy

**Company:** [ClickUp](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/clickup)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $200k – $250k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Node.js, Nestjs, Express, Postgres, Kafka, TypeScript, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, NoSQL, REST APIs, Git
**Posted:** 2026-04-29

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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

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