Backend Engineer - TypeScript
June 29
🏡 Remote – Anywhere in California
AWS
Cloud
Docker
Grafana
GraphQL
GRPC
JavaScript
Kafka
Kubernetes
Microservices
Node.js
Postgres
Prometheus
Redis
TypeScript
Yarn
Description
• As a Backend TypeScript Engineer focusing on Core Services at Wander, you'll be responsible for developing and maintaining the critical backend systems that power our innovative travel platform • Work on challenging projects that directly impact our users' experiences and help us scale our rapidly growing business
Requirements
• 3+ years of professional development experience with TypeScript and Node.js • Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles • Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL and ORMs (we use Prisma) • Experience with LLM APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic) and their integration into backend systems • Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLM fine-tuning concepts • Experience with Redis for caching and session management • Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) • Experience with monorepo structures and build systems (we use Yarn, Nx, and Turbo) • Familiarity with cloud services, preferably AWS • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail • Strong communication skills and ability to work in an async environment • Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines
Benefits
• Be part of a mission to help people find their happy place and experience the world • Work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing travel-tech sector • Fully remote, async work environment • Competitive salary and equity package • Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) plan • Opportunities for career growth and development within Wander
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