Backend Developer (TypeScript, Node.js) - Remote

Overview

Engine is the modern travel platform for booking and managing work trips. It saves businesses time and money through an intuitive travel network that connects to nearly every hotel, airline, and car rental company in the U.S. It offers single invoice billing, the flexibility to modify trips at any time without sunk costs, and a unified view of all company travel and spend. Customers rely on Engine to not only make travel easier to manage, but to make it enjoyable for everyone involved. The company is backed by Telescope Partners, Blackstone, Elefund and Permira. Learn more at www.engine.com.

In Short

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Optimize system performance and ensure high availability and scalability.
• Actively participate in architectural discussions, defining best practices and system design patterns.
• Improve development workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and overall engineering efficiency.
• Mentor and support other engineers, contributing to a strong engineering culture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, with a focus on TypeScript and Node.js.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, API design, and cloud-based services (AWS or similar).
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caching strategies.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in cross-functional teams.

Benefits

• This is a full-time contractor position within Latin America.
• Different roles have different needs in terms of the environments that drive success which is why we have a hybrid-hub model.
• Whether you are in one of our amazing offices or fully remote, we’ll make sure you have what you need to succeed.