Senior Node.js/GraphQL/PostgreSQL engineer

Brief

You will be joining a remote-first team of backend engineers working primarily with Node.js, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL. You will be designing database schema and building GraphQL API for a rapidly growing professional network.

This is a highly demanding role at a very fast-growing startup, working in a team of highly-accomplished, yet humble team who deeply care about the mission of the company. If you ever wanted to work on a rocketship, this is as close as it gets.

How you'll add value at Contra:

• Develop enterprise-scale backend services using cutting edge technologies
• Write professional-quality, clean and testable TypeScript code
• Transform business requirements into relational database structures and GraphQL schemas
• Craft readable, performant and scalable SQL queries
• Collaborate with the rest of the team through planning, code reviews and regular communication

You'll be successful here if you:

• Carefully plan your work and build for the future
• Deliver transparent, honest, and direct feedback to your peers on an early-stage product
• Enjoy participating in all parts of the product process, not just coding
• Thrive in a remote-first environment
• Are fluent in verbal and written English

Our stack:

• Typescript
• Backend: NodeJS, GraphQL, GraphQL Helix, Redis, PostgreSQL
• DevOps: Gitlab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Kubernetes
• Frontend: React, Suspense, & Relay

How Contra can add value for you:

• Remote-first culture
• Healthcare for employees
• Well-funded company built to scale
• Competitive salary + equity
• Generous vacation policy + paid holidays off
• Flexible parental leave
• Flexibility to choose employee or contractor status
• Team retreat post-COVID
• No Meeting Wednesdays
• Half day every third Friday of the month
• A custom slack emoji, just for you

Our interview process:

• Complete a self-assessment form (10-15 minutes)
• Non-technical (introduction & culture) interview (30-45 minutes)
• Technical interview with CTO (30-45 minutes)
• Technical interview with Backend Lead Engineer (30-45 minutes)

You will receive the final answer from Contra no later than 48 hours after your final interview.