Staff/Senior Backend Engineer

Role Description

In this role, your mission will be to enhance and scale the backend systems powering the Mimica platform (MERN stack). This means:

• Designing and implementing a scalable architecture.
• Developing and optimizing backend services and APIs.
• Improving the performance and reliability of existing components.
• Taking operational responsibility for what you build.

As a member of our early engineering team, you‘ll have the opportunity to shape our technical direction, processes, and culture.

Qualifications

• Background in backend engineering, focusing on developing high-performance production software and scalable architectures.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Software Engineer.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, and experience using modern frameworks and technologies (e.g., Docker, K8s) to build high-throughput, low-latency systems.
• Practical experience in designing APIs and managing databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB), with a keen eye for query optimization and efficient data storage & handling.
• Firm grasp of distributed systems concepts and techniques – microservices, load balancing, caching, horizontal/vertical scaling, and stateless architectures.
• Commitment to upholding high engineering standards, prioritizing code quality, maintainability, reliability, and security.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills – methodically decomposing systems to identify bottlenecks, determine root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Drive to continually develop your skills, improve team processes, and reduce debt.
• Fluency in English, with effective communication skills – articulating complex ideas, concepts, and trade-offs clearly.

Requirements

• Experience owning projects from start to finish, including speccing, architecture, development, testing, deployment, release, and monitoring.
• Experience working within an international high-impact Startup/Scale-up environment – delivering value quickly and iteratively.
• Active interest in AI, automation, or related fields.

Benefits

• Generous compensation + stock options - aligned with our internal framework, market data, and individual skills.
• Distributed work: Work from anywhere - fully remote, in our hubs, or a mix.
• Company-issued laptop, remote setup stipend, and co-working budget.
• Flexible schedules and location.
• Ample paid time off, in addition to local public holidays.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Health & retirement benefits.
• Annual learning & development budget.
• Annual workaways and regular virtual & in-person socials.
• Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects that shape the future of work.

Note: Some benefits may vary depending on location and role.