groundnews - Senior Back End Engineer
Requirements
• At least 5 years of experience with TypeScript, including Async/Await syntax • At least 3 years of experience with NodeJs • At least 3 years of experience with Relational Databases (MySQL/Postgres ideally, but other RDs also good) • Strong desire to learn and progress as a developer • Ability to think critically and make informed decisions • Knack for writing efficient and scalable code, and for recognizing bad patterns to avoid • At least some of experience with ElasticSearch, Redis/Valkey or similar caching system • A track record of shipping and scaling reliable services for a successful consumer product. • Experience planning and executing rollouts safely, including monitoring stability and mitigating risk.
Responsibilities
• Rapid Ownership and Delivery: Quickly take ownership of customer-facing features and products, with an expectation to roll out new developments within weeks of joining. • End-to-End Project Involvement: Engage in projects from conception and design to implementation and delivery, collaborating with stakeholders to refine solutions. • Flexible Development Approach: Operate in an environment that values lean and agile methodologies, though not strictly adhering to any one framework. • Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with team members from various departments, effectively communicating technical aspects to non-technical stakeholders and translating their needs into implementable solutions.
Benefits
• Co-founded by a former NASA engineer and Bain consultant, a position with Ground News provides an unparalleled learning experience both personally and professionally. At Ground, we prioritize growth: both for our business and team members. You’ll have the freedom to work remotely and play a key role in the development of Ground News products. • This is an opportunity to work with a growing and mighty team that is fighting every day to build a world where cooperative, civil debate is the norm, media is accountable, and critical thought is the baseline of our information consumption. Ground is based in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, but this role is remote. • Our culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding accessibility needs, please contact [email protected], and a member of our team will be happy to help.
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