Senior Backend Engineer @ Perspective
placeHybrid
attach_money $150,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 14 hours ago
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******* @perspective.com
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About the role
As Senior Backend Engineer at Perspective, you’ll shape the core of our product. You’ll own backend features end-to-end – from building and scaling integrations (Facebook, Google, Zapier) to fine-tuning performance and reliability with Node.js, MongoDB and Redis. Help users connect their funnels to CRMs, analytics tools and more – making their workflows seamless.
What you'll be doing
- Develop and improve features with focus on security, performance and testing.
- Own core parts of the software and drive concepts from idea to execution.
- Collaborate across teams to solve business challenges and build impactful solutions.
- Ensure service health through monitoring, logging, alerting, and infrastructure reliability.
- Continuously refine systems through documentation, scaling practices, and database optimization.
- Engage in team rituals and advocate for process improvements.
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer with strong Node.js and TypeScript skills.
- Experienced with MongoDB, queue systems, REST, and API standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and deep focus on business relevant bottlenecks.
- Able to manage cross-team projects under time constraints.
- Familiar with best practices like SOLID, DRY, and KISS; fluent in English (German is a plus).
What you can expect at Perspective
- Remote & Freedom: Work remotely with flexibility and personal work style.
- Responsibility, Ownership & Impact: Every team member has a voice.
- Personal & Professional Growth: Intensive onboarding, feedback sessions, and trainings.
- Best Equipment & Remote Budget: Top quality Apple MacBook Pro and monthly budget provided.
- Team Events: Regular team building events, including virtual and face-to-face meetups.
- Cordial Team Culture: A respectful team that values collaboration and support.
Key skills/competency
- Node.js
- TypeScript
- MongoDB
- Redis
- API
- SaaS
- Integration
- Performance
- Scalability
- Security
How to Get Hired at Perspective
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight backend skills and project impact.
- Research Perspective: Understand their products and remote culture.
- Showcase integrations: Detail your API and Node.js experience.
- Prepare examples: Share success stories of scalable systems.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review Node.js best practices and performance tuning.
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Study MongoDB indexing and query optimization.
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Practice REST API development with TypeScript.
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Familiarize with Redis caching and scalability.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe a situation you owned a project.
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How do you handle cross-team communication?
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Explain your approach to problem solving.
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Discuss handling deadlines under pressure.
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