Job description
This is a remote position.
The RoleWe're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in the chaos and excitement of a fast-moving startup environment. You'll join our scrappy team to help scale our GraphQL API platform serving dealerships and financial institutions across North America. This role requires someone comfortable with ambiguity, rapid iteration, and wearing multiple hats.
Core ResponsibilitiesPlatform Development & Architecture
Design and implement scalable GraphQL APIs using PostGraphile and PostgreSQL
Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and database schemas with proper indexing strategies
Build and maintain background job processing systems
Architect plugin-based resolver systems for domain-specific business logic
Implement robust error handling and retry mechanisms
Integration Engineering
Build and maintain an extensive library of integrations
Develop CRM integrations with proper data synchronization strategies
Create webhook handlers for real-time event processing from external systems
Design ETL pipelines
Infrastructure & DevOps
Deploy and manage containerized applications on AWS ECS using Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK)
Implement CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and deployment strategies
Monitor and optimize application performance using distributed tracing and logging
Code Quality & Testing
Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest
Implement type-safe code using TypeScript with auto-generated types from GraphQL schemas
Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers
Establish and maintain coding standards and best practices
Debug complex production issues across distributed systems
Requirements
Must-Have Experience
5+ years of backend development experience with Node.js/TypeScript
Strong expertise in *PostgreSQL* including complex queries, performance optimization, and migrations
Production experience with *GraphQL APIs* (PostGraphile experience is a plus)
Solid understanding of *AWS services* (ECS, Lambda, S3, Cognito, SES)
Experience with *background job processing* and event-driven architectures
Proficiency in *Git workflows* and collaborative development practices
Nice-to-Have Experience
Experience with financial services, lending, or automotive industry
Knowledge of credit bureau APIs and identity verification systems
Familiarity with CRM platforms
Experience with real-time communication (Twilio, SendGrid)
Understanding of compliance requirements (PCI, SOC2, data privacy)
AWS certifications
Startup experience - you've thrived in ambiguous, resource-constrained environments
The Ideal Candidate
You're a builder who thrives in chaotic startup environments where priorities shift quickly and perfect is the enemy of good. You're energized by ambiguity, comfortable making decisions with incomplete information, and excited to shape the technical direction of a rapidly growing platform. You balance scrappiness with engineering excellence, knowing when to ship fast and when to build for scale.
Benefits
Team & Culture
Small, high-impact engineering team in a fast-paced startup environment
Remote-first with flexible hours - work when you're most productive
Direct collaboration with product and business stakeholders
Ownership mentality - you'll own features from conception to production
Embrace the chaos - we move fast, break things, and iterate quickly
Continuous learning environment where adaptability is key
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
Claude Code subscription for AI-powered development
Flexible hours - work when you're most productive
Flexible PTO and work-from-anywhere policy
*We value diverse perspectives and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. AutoCorp is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive team.*---Note: This position requires working with financial data and PII. Background checks will be conducted for successful candidates.
Originally posted on Himalayas
Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.