Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript / Socket.IO) - Business Consulting and Services

About Truelogic

At Truelogic we are a leading provider of nearshore staff augmentation services headquartered in New York. For over two decades, we’ve been delivering top-tier technology solutions to companies of all sizes, from innovative startups to industry leaders, helping them achieve their digital transformation goals.

Our team of 600+ highly skilled tech professionals, based in Latin America, drives digital disruption by partnering with U.S. companies on their most impactful projects. Whether collaborating with Fortune 500 giants or scaling startups, we deliver results that make a difference.

By applying for this position, you’re taking the first step in joining a dynamic team that values your expertise and aspirations. We aim to align your skills with opportunities that foster exceptional career growth and success while contributing to transformative projects that shape the future.

Our Client

Our client is the only network with a balance of 50% creative and 50% engineers at scale. The technology-first group is built to partner with businesses to navigate the complexity of changing consumer behaviours, emerging technologies and AI. With a global footprint and the capabilities to work across the entire consumer journey, we crave the hardest problems to solve. The client's clients include Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Microsoft, MSNBC, NFL, Pfizer and Zappos.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a high-impact team building next-generation digital experiences for one of the world’s most recognized names in Mass Media and Broadcasting.

You will be responsible for architecting and maintaining the "live" pulse of our client’s platform, systems that handle millions of concurrent users during peak global events. This isn't just about standard APIs; it’s about sub-second latency, massive data throughput, and high-availability systems that cannot afford a second of downtime.

Responsibilities

• Architect Real-Time Solutions: Design and implement highly scalable, event-driven architectures to support live-streaming data, interactive fan experiences, and real-time notifications.

• Lead with Technical Excellence: Develop robust, type-safe backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, ensuring maximum performance and maintainability.

• Manage Live Connections: Leverage Socket.IO to manage millions of persistent connections, ensuring seamless data flow between the server and global client-side applications.

• Optimize Data Distribution: Implement and manage Redis Pub/Sub patterns to synchronize state across distributed server instances and handle high-velocity messaging.

• Infrastructure & Scaling: Collaborate with DevOps to ensure services are resilient to traffic spikes (e.g., major sporting events or breaking news) and can scale horizontally.

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Core Stack: Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript (ES6+, asynchronous programming, and performance tuning).

• Real-Time Expertise: Proven experience building production-grade applications with Socket.IO or similar WebSocket-based frameworks.

• Message Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Redis beyond simple caching, specifically utilizing Redis Pub/Sub for event-driven messaging.

• System Design: Strong understanding of Real-time Data Architecture, including handling race conditions, state synchronization, and distributed system failures.

• Database Knowledge: Comfort working with both SQL and NoSQL environments to support high-frequency data writes.

• Experience in the Media/OTT/Streaming industry.

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from the location that helps you thrive. All it takes is a laptop and a reliable internet connection.

• Highly Competitive USD Pay: Earn an excellent, market-leading compensation in USD, that goes beyond typical market offerings.

• Paid Time Off: We value your well-being. Our paid time off policies ensure you have the chance to unwind and recharge when needed.

• Work with Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to manage your time as long as the work gets done. Focus on results, not the clock.

• Work with Top American Companies: Grow your expertise working on innovative, high-impact projects with Industry-Leading U.S. Companies.

Why You’ll Like Working Here

• A Culture That Values You: We prioritize well-being and work-life balance, offering engagement activities and fostering dynamic teams to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally.

• Diverse, Global Network: Connect with over 600 professionals in 25+ countries, expand your network, and collaborate with a multicultural team from Latin America.

• Team Up with Skilled Professionals: Join forces with senior talent. All of our team members are seasoned experts, ensuring you're working with the best in your field.

Apply now!