Back-end Developer

Details

• Design, develop, and maintain backend infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Firebase
• Build robust server-side logic using Node.js and Cloud Functions (serverless architecture)
• Model, manage, and optimize Firestore databases for performance and scalability
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and third-party integrations
• Collaborate closely with developers, QA, product, and design teams to deliver high-quality features end-to-end
• Partner with product to define technical solutions that are scalable, pragmatic, and aligned with business goals
• Own and coordinate deployments, ensuring smooth delivery across backend and frontend dependencies
• Monitor, debug, and improve system performance, reliability, and error handling
• Contribute to improving engineering practices, tooling, and overall development velocity
• 3+ years of experience in backend development (Node.js preferred)
• Experience with serverless architectures (e.g., Cloud Functions, AWS Lambda, etc.)
• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially Firebase and Firestore
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design, authentication patterns, and integration workflows
• Experience with database design, indexing strategies, and performance optimization
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Actively leverages AI tools to design and implement end-to-end features, going beyond isolated tasks to accelerate development and delivery
• Applies strong judgment in using AI to propose solutions, generate documentation, and improve system design and maintainability
• Previous full-stack experience is a strong plus (not required)
• Experience working with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., Flutter, React)
• Experience building or scaling production systems in a startup environment
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows for serverless applications
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud-based environments
• Experience working with external integrations and APIs at scale
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment where your work has a direct impact.
• Opportunity to shape the technical foundation of a growing product.
• Flexible working arrangements and growth opportunities.
• Remote-first culture with flexible working arrangements.
• Opportunity to shape the future of a fast-growing company and make a real impact in the veterinary industry through AI-driven innovation.