Senior Software Engineer (Nest.JS + Angular) - Remote

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a strong backend focus and some frontend experience to help stabilize and extend an existing legacy system during a critical growth period. You’ll be working in partnership with a fast-growing technology company focused on flexible storage and logistics solutions, supporting both internal back-office tools and a marketplace mobile app. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced, unstructured environment, where you’ll need to quickly ramp up, navigate a complex codebase, and deliver high-impact improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
• Work on business-critical systems, including internal tools and marketplace applications
• Extend and stabilize a legacy codebase, improving reliability and performance
• Develop and maintain REST or GraphQL APIs
• Collaborate across teams to deliver high-impact usability and operational improvements
• Contribute to frontend work when needed using Angular
• Quickly self-onboard into existing systems and start delivering value
• Identify issues, unblock yourself, and proactively drive solutions
• Support system performance, reliability, and scalability during peak operational periods

Core Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend or full-stack engineering, with a strong backend focus
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and Nest.js
• Experience designing and maintaining REST or GraphQL APIs
• Experience working with NoSQL databases (MongoDB preferred)
• Experience with Angular (modern Angular 2+)
• Proven ability to work in existing, complex codebases and self-onboard quickly
• Proactive mindset with the ability to ask questions and unblock yourself
• Demonstrated familiarity with AI tools (e.g. Cursor, Claude, or similar) in day-to-day work
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with React or React Native
• Experience working in logistics, marketplaces, or operationally complex products
• Experience with observability practices (logging, telemetry, error tracking

Why Join Kake?

Kake is a remote-first company with a global community, fully believing that it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. We provide top-tier engineering teams to support some of the world’s most innovative companies, and we’ve built a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive. We’re proud to be more than just a stop along the way in your career - we’re the destination.

The icing on the Kake:

💵 Competitive Pay in USD – Work globally, get paid globally.

🏡 Fully Remote – Simply put, we trust you.

🌱 Better Me Fund – We invest in your personal growth and passions.

❤️ Compassion is Badass – Join a community that invests in social good.

Please Note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.