Senior Backend Developer
Role Overview
This senior-level role involves architecting, scaling, and optimizing backend infrastructure for high-traffic SaaS products using Node.js, Express, and PostgreSQL. The developer will build and maintain APIs, ensure database reliability, and own CI/CD processes while collaborating with product and frontend teams. This high-impact position offers direct influence on live user operations and backend initiatives across multiple applications in a fast-paced, remote engineering environment.
Perks & Benefits
The job is fully remote with an immediate start, offering flexibility in work location and schedule, likely with asynchronous collaboration. It provides career growth through leading backend initiatives, direct access to leadership, and building infrastructure from first principles in a scaling startup. The culture emphasizes first-principles thinking, fast shipping, and continuous iteration, fostering a high-velocity, ownership-driven environment.
Full Job Description
Work Model: RemoteStart Date: ImmediateDepartment: EngineeringReports to: Lead Developer & CTOAbout GTSSGTSS builds SaaS and digital platforms for the creator economy, including a marketing CRM used by global creators and agencies. With 7 products in our pipeline, we’re scaling engineering operations and building product-dedicated teams.Our culture is grounded in first-principles thinking, shipping fast, and iterating continuously.Role OverviewWe’re seeking a Senior Backend Developer to architect, scale, and optimize the backend infrastructure powering actual projects and future GTSS applications.This is a high-impact role for someone who owns API performance, database reliability, and microservice architecture.Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain Node.js/Express APIs for high-traffic production systems.Architect scalable backend services and microservices.Optimize and maintain PostgreSQL databases.Ensure API reliability, security, and performance.Collaborate with Product and Frontend teams to deliver end-to-end features.Own CI/CD processes and infrastructure best practices.Required SkillsNode.jsExpressPostgreSQLTypeScriptAPI architecture & documentationGit workflowsCI/CD pipelinesPreferred Skills (Nice to Have)DockerAWS or DigitalOcean deploymentMicroservices architectureSocial media APIsReal-time data processingWhat We’re Looking For5–10 years of backend engineering experience.Bachelor's in Computer Science or equivalent advanced experience.Strong ownership mindset; thrives in high-velocity delivery.Able to work remoteWhy Join GTSSLead backend initiatives across multiple SaaS products.Build infrastructure from first principles in a scaling startup.Direct access to leadership and decision-making.Immediate impact on live users and customer operations.➡️ Apply now and lead the backend architecture powering the creator economy’s next generation of tools.Please mention the word **PRECIOUS** and tag RODguMTk4Ljk5LjE0Mw== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RODguMTk4Ljk5LjE0Mw==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.