Senior Backend Engineer
@ Perspective

Hybrid
$150,000
Hybrid
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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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
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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

Review Node.js best practices and performance tuning.
Study MongoDB indexing and query optimization.
Practice REST API development with TypeScript.
Familiarize with Redis caching and scalability.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a situation you owned a project.
How do you handle cross-team communication?
Explain your approach to problem solving.
Discuss handling deadlines under pressure.

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