Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

As Zapier continues to scale our mission to democratize automation, we're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the cutting-edge Functions team. This team is building a new, code-first product that enables developers to create powerful, flexible workflows by combining the simplicity of Zapier's platform with the full control of code.

In Short

• Join a remote team focused on building a new product for developers.
• Tackle technical challenges in designing scalable systems.
• Improve the developer experience with Zapier's integrations.
• Work on backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
• Collaborate with engineers and product leadership.
• Participate in customer calls to understand pain points.
• Build features for error handling in automations.
• Leverage observability tooling to track user pain points.
• Specialize in various areas of the Zapier codebase.
• Contribute across teams to assist with projects.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience, with 2 years at a senior level.
• Strong expertise in TypeScript and Node.js.
• Experience in system design and architecture.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with AWS infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Python ecosystem is a plus.
• Experience with Docker and containerization tools.
• Knowledge of security principles.
• Experience building event-driven systems.
• Passion for teaching and collaboration.

Benefits

• Work in a fully remote environment.
• Collaborate with a diverse team.
• Opportunity for continuous learning and growth.
• Flexible work hours.
• Contribute to a product that impacts millions of users.