# Staff Backend Engineer

**Company:** [Flatgigs](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/bh7RV78XZ4FSh2oNPXBBYa.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote

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## Description

Do you love building **scalable backend systems** that power real-world products?  
We’re looking for a **Backend Engineer** to join our team at **Ahoy** and help us design secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms.

**What you’ll do:**  
🔹 Build and maintain production-ready backend services  
🔹 Design APIs and ensure system scalability & performance  
🔹 Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, etc.)  
🔹 Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional teams  
🔹 Ensure quality through TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture

**What we’re looking for:**  
✅ 4+ years of backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)  
✅ Strong experience with AWS and microservices  
✅ Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/GraphQL APIs  
✅ Passion for clean, maintainable, and secure code  
✅ Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus

[](https://apply.workable.com/ahoy/j/D894E71BE3/)

Come join us and help shape the future of tech at **Ahoy** 🚀