Backend Engineer
WakapiArkansas, United States
Posted July 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Ready to go teams that focus on the details that make things work. We offer accelerated ramp up periods, simplified communications and a streamlined process to deliver sharp, innovative and reliable software development services and solutions. π© When you partner with Wakapi, you get: α΅ Readiness; α΅ Outsourcing challenges awareness; α΅ An experienced partner; α΅ A natural born agile partner; α΅ An up-to-date partner; α΅ A partner that believes in the future; α΅ A partner that invests in innovation; α΅ A partner with a dependable team. π© At #wakapi, we have a clear vision: we want to be the software company that connects its community to a better world. To achieve this, we focus on what we do best: α΅ We facilitate the digital transformation of organizations. α΅ We nurture technological talent and endorse the growth of our Wakapers. α΅ We invest in entrepreneurship, generating a positive impact on our community. ππ²πβπ π΄π²π ππ΅πΆπ»π΄π πΊπΌππΆπ»π΄!
Job Description
We are building a platform to make groceries more accessible and affordable. We're seeking a Backend Engineer with expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres to design, build, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend or Fullstack Engineer
- Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, and Azure Search
- Proven success in building and scaling eCommerce or marketplace platforms
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (Azure or GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform
- Experience designing robust enterprise-level APIs that integrate seamlessly with mobile applications
- Solid coding practices: reusable components, test-driven development, and scalable architecture (e.g., event-driven, microservices)
- Comfortable iterating quickly in a fast-paced startup environment while maintaining high-quality standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly
