Staff Software Engineer - Remote

Overview

We're seeking an experienced and passionate Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain reliable, secure, and well-tested backend systems.

In Short

• Write clean, testable, and production-ready code that handles edge cases, performance, and security.
• Propose and execute architectural decisions.
• Own feature development end-to-end — from idea to production.
• Write unit and higher-level tests, follow the testing pyramid, and use quality metrics to spot gaps.
• Create well-scoped PRs with clear descriptions, review others’ code for quality, coverage, and acceptance criteria.
• Mentor engineers and lead code reviews, sharing best practices and fostering growth.
• Proactively identify opportunities to simplify code and improve technical design and workflows.
• Monitor system health, own incidents, and ensure CI/CD and deployment readiness.
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams, keeping Jira and project tracking up to date.
• Encourage experimentation, cross-functional collaboration, and open discussion in team meetings.

Requirements

• Must have 5+ years of backend experience, including 4+ years working with Node.js and TypeScript in production environments.
• Must have strong experience building serverless systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures at scale.
• Must have deep knowledge of AWS services such as Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and CloudFormation.
• Must have a solid understanding of NoSQL (especially DynamoDB) and working experience with SQL databases.
• Must be well-versed in TDD, clean architecture, CI/CD pipelines, and modern testing practices.
• Must be familiar with REST and GraphQL APIs, performance monitoring, and secure coding standards.
• Must be able to make architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and lead by example through code reviews and knowledge-sharing.
• Must be proactive, collaborative, and able to navigate ambiguity in cross-functional, distributed teams.
• Startup or fast-paced team experience is a plus.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work across disciplines and contribute to a healthy, high-performing team culture.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team on a mission to make healthy eating easy.
• Engagement in meaningful projects that impact the community.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Professional growth and mentoring opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.