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Early Engineer – Backend Lead (Node.js, NATS, Google Cloud)

MYSMARTPROS • , US • Remote

Posted on: 8th March, 2025
Employment Type: PARTTIME

Job Description

About Us: We are a pre-seed music tech startup dedicated to helping small music artists refine their craft, find their audience, and grow their reach. With a powerful product ready for launch, we're looking for a skilled early engineer to lead our backend development and elevate our technology stack.

About You: You are a passionate and experienced backend engineer with a strong background in... microservices, Docker, and Google Cloud. You have a proven track record of setting up and managing Docker and Google Cloud environments from the ground up. You’re excited about the opportunity to take ownership and make an impact from day one, confidently navigating challenges and driving projects forward with minimal guidance.

What You’ll Do:
• Take charge of the backend systems, focusing on Node.js, Express.js, and NATS Streaming.
• Set up, maintain, and scale our microservices architecture on Google Cloud.
• Implement and optimize observability, debugging, and security measures in our Google Cloud environment to ensure system reliability and protection.
• Manage and optimize Docker-based environments for smooth deployment and operation.
• Collaborate closely with the frontend team to deliver seamless and efficient new features.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system issues, including security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks.
• Lead backend development and become the go-to expert for backend improvements and new features.

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience: 3+ years of proven experience with Node.js and Express.js in a production environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Event Bus Expertise: Hands-on experience with NATS Streaming or a similar event bus in a microservices architecture.
• Cloud, Docker & Security Proficiency: 3+ years of experience setting up, managing, and optimizing Google Cloud environments and Docker, with strong security practices.
• Observability & Debugging: Strong experience with observability and debugging tools in Google Cloud to ensure system health and performance.
• Problem Solver: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with a focus on security and performance.
• Leadership Potential: A proactive self-starter with the ambition to grow into a leadership role as the company scales.
• Bonus: Experience with MongoDB and Skaffold.

Compensation:
• Equity: 0.5% to 2% equity
• Salary: $140K to $170K upon funding

Why Join Us?
• Impact: Play a crucial role in a small, innovative startup at the pre-seed stage.
• Growth: Take on significant responsibility and grow with the company.
• Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with a flexible schedule.
• Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming the music industry.

How to Apply: Send your resume, LinkedIn profile, and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role to [Your Email Address].

Join us in shaping the future of music tech!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $145,953.00 - $158,284.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:
• Choose your own hours

Experience:
• Google Cloud Platform: 2 years (Required)
• Pub/Sub Event Bus: 2 years (Required)
• Microservices: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote

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Responsibilities

  • Take charge of the backend systems, focusing on Node.js, Express.js, and NATS Streaming
  • Set up, maintain, and scale our microservices architecture on Google Cloud
  • Implement and optimize observability, debugging, and security measures in our Google Cloud environment to ensure system reliability and protection
  • Manage and optimize Docker-based environments for smooth deployment and operation
  • Collaborate closely with the frontend team to deliver seamless and efficient new features
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve system issues, including security vulnerabilities and performance bottlenecks
  • Lead backend development and become the go-to expert for backend improvements and new features

Requirements

  • About You: You are a passionate and experienced backend engineer with a strong background in... microservices, Docker, and Google Cloud
  • You have a proven track record of setting up and managing Docker and Google Cloud environments from the ground up
  • You’re excited about the opportunity to take ownership and make an impact from day one, confidently navigating challenges and driving projects forward with minimal guidance
  • Experience: 3+ years of proven experience with Node.js and Express.js in a production environment
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Event Bus Expertise: Hands-on experience with NATS Streaming or a similar event bus in a microservices architecture
  • Cloud, Docker & Security Proficiency: 3+ years of experience setting up, managing, and optimizing Google Cloud environments and Docker, with strong security practices
  • Observability & Debugging: Strong experience with observability and debugging tools in Google Cloud to ensure system health and performance
  • Problem Solver: Proven ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with a focus on security and performance
  • Leadership Potential: A proactive self-starter with the ambition to grow into a leadership role as the company scales
  • Bonus: Experience with MongoDB and Skaffold
  • Google Cloud Platform: 2 years (Required)
  • Pub/Sub Event Bus: 2 years (Required)
  • Microservices: 2 years (Required)
MYSMARTPROS

MYSMARTPROS

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Job Type

PARTTIME

Benefits

  • Equity: 0.5% to 2% equity
  • Salary: $140K to $170K upon funding
  • Growth: Take on significant responsibility and grow with the company
  • Flexibility: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with a flexible schedule
  • Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming the music industry
  • Pay: $145,953.00 - $158,284.00 per year
  • Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Choose your own hours

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