Backend Developer (TypeScript)

Beam is a tech start-up revolutionizing business operations with AI. With seamless integration into business applications, our agents provide support where teams need it most. As a Staff Backend Engineer at Beam, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our platform's functionality. We are looking for someone who is passionate about building great products, has strong leadership skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.

This role will require technical expertise to build our software solutions, focusing on the backend infrastructure to ensure smooth and efficient functioning of our platform. Drive technical roadmap planning and lead complex backend projects from concept through delivery, optimizing for reliability, performance, and scalability.
Establish and promote best practices in backend engineering, including clean, maintainable, and testable code that adheres to modern design patterns.
Manage data systems, including database architectures, caching strategies, and search technologies, with a focus on scalability and performance under high load.
Collaborate closely with the frontend and product teams to define, refine, and optimize APIs, utilizing OpenAPI or similar standards for consistent data exchange.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of proven experience as a Backend Engineer or similar role, with a focus on systems design and developing scalable web applications or platforms.
Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Typescript (Node.js), Python or Golang.
Proficiency in SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or DynamoDB.
Hands-on experience with queueing solutions and message brokers like AWS SNS + SQS, Kafka, or RabbitMQ.
Understanding and application of SOLID principles in software design and development.
Prior experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
Benefits
As part of a highly collaborative, fast-paced startup , you’ll have the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI innovation, designing and building solutions that address real-world business challenges.
You’ll have the opportunity to own the full lifecycle of projects, from conception to execution, and see your work directly impact businesses worldwide.
Competitive benefits and stock options : We offer a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits to ensure you're not only rewarded today but also invested in the future of the company.
Collaborative Culture : You’ll work alongside brilliant minds in an agile, collaborative, and supportive startup environment, where your ideas can truly make a difference.