Senior Backend Engineer (Node, Typescript, MongoDB) - Full-time - WW

Role Overview

Join CardNexus as a Senior Backend Engineer and play a crucial role in building the ultimate platform for the Trading Card Game (TCG) community. You'll have the opportunity to design and implement the architecture of our platform, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability for our high-traffic marketplace. Embrace the chance to work in a remote-first, gamer-friendly environment where your passion for TCGs and gaming will thrive.

Responsibilities

• Architect a Scalable Backend: Design and maintain robust systems for our marketplace, enabling complex user interactions.
• Develop Core Features: Lead the implementation of key features such as real-time card scanning, inventory management, and trade matching.
• Optimize Infrastructure: Develop systems for effective logging, monitoring, and scaling in a high-traffic setting.
• Secure the Platform: Implement KYC and security measures to safeguard user data and ensure safe transactions.
• Integrate CI/CD Pipelines: Streamline deployment and testing processes to enhance the development cycle.
• Contribute Broadly: Engage in hands-on contributions across the backend stack, utilizing your expertise in databases, cloud, and infrastructure.

Required Skills

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience in architecting and delivering complex backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and database management (both relational and NoSQL).
• Broad Knowledge: Proficiency in cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), logging and monitoring, CI/CD pipelines, and performance optimization.
• Autonomy and Ownership: Ability to independently manage projects and deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Skill in breaking down complex challenges into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have

• Expertise with MongoDB.
• Knowledge and experience with React and Next.js.
• A passion for Trading Card Games (TCGs) or gaming culture.