Senior Backend Engineer
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Senior Backend Engineer focused on designing high-quality backend architecture at Veriswap. Collaborating with Product and Design teams while ensuring the platform's performance and security.
Responsibilities:
- **The Role**We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who will play a key role in building and scaling Veriswap’s backend systems. This is a pure IC role focused on designing high-quality backend architecture, shipping reliable features, and ensuring our platform remains fast, secure, and scalable as we grow.
- You’ll work closely with Product and Design, contribute to technical decisions, and take ownership of complex backend challenges in a fast-moving environment.
- **You will:**
- Design and build backend systems using TypeScript and NestJS.
- Develop and optimise PostgreSQL schemas for large and evolving datasets.
- Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, robust, and performant.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to deliver new features end-to-end.
- Break down complex requirements into clear implementation phases.
- Contribute to system architecture discussions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain best practices in GitHub workflows (PR reviews, branching, commits).
- Debug, troubleshoot, and improve code across the backend stack.
Requirements:
- **What We’re Looking For****Must-haves**
- 4+ years of backend development experience with NestJS.
- 4+ years working with PostgreSQL (schema design, performance optimisation).
- 3+ years using TypeScript in production environments.
- 2+ years of experience with Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, GCP services).
- Experience in B2C product companies (not agencies or consultancies).
- Background working in scaling environments (1→10), not only early prototypes.
- Deep understanding of REST APIs, backend security, and performance tuning.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- **Nice-to-haves**
- Experience in consumer apps, marketplaces, or fintech.
- Familiarity with Next.js or similar frameworks.
- Interest in collectibles, trading, or sports cards (a plus, not required).


















